Best Historical Places in Asia

After the Burmese army destroyed Ayutthaya, King Rama I built a new royal capital of Siam in Thonburi. Thonburi area is situated on the banks of Praya River and along the sides surrounded by canals. This Thonburi area of Bangkok is the embryo of what we know today. It is the oldest district in Thailand’s capital city.

Bangkok’s old city area is often called Rattanakosin Island because of its position surrounded by rivers and canals to resemble an island. His name has not been to Bangkok if you do not visit the Rattanakosin. There are many must see attractions that can be found in this region. Any interesting places to see in the old city of Bangkok?
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Before the Siamese royal capital was moved to Bangkok, Ayutthaya is the administrative center of the country’s white elephant for over 400 years. In the history of Thailand, this period is called the Ayutthaya period. In the golden era, Ayutthaya once inhabited by one million people, making it the largest city in the world of his day.

As a result of invasion of the Burmese army in the late 18th-century, the city was almost devastated. Nevertheless, his greatness does not necessarily go away. Remains of pagodas and temples can still be enjoyed magnificent today. A visit to Ayutthaya can be a choice very interesting historical attractions.
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