Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya
X My first image from my had to include an image of the Buddha. Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist society and you see the figure of the buddha everywhere you go . Certainly my posts from this trip will include a great many photographs of this subject .
This particular image was taken at the Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in the ancient capital city Ayutthaya . Ayutthaya was founded in 1350, it was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a centre of global diplomacy and commerce. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was located above the tidal bore of the Gulf of Siam as it existed at that time, thus preventing attack of the city by the sea-going warships of other nations. The location also helped to protect the city from seasonal flooding.
This particular Wat ( Temple ) was constructed by King U-thong in 1357 A.D. to accommodate the monks that were ordained by Phra Wanratana Mahathera Burean. King Naresuan the Great decided to build a large Chedi (pagoda) in this monastery in 1592 A.D. This particular figure of the Buddha sits at the base of this massive Chedi
A few travel observations fell free to ignore this
Thailand is a wonderful place to visit the people seem to be almost universally friendly and welcoming. They seem to be very proud of their country and will often remark how it was never colonised by a European country unlike its neighbours . The infrastructure of the country is as good as the best in Europe . I felt completely safe and there was nothing that might cause the slightest feeling of alarm . The trip we did was a guided one there was six of us on the journey. We travelled from Bangkok to the far North of the country stopping at various towns and cities . It was hard work our guide Nina was very organised and there was no chance of us taking it easy. Mary and I extended the tour and had a few days on the coast which was a welcome rest.
Positive aspects of the trip
Thai cuisine is varied and invariably delicious
The smiles of Thai People
The rich and varied culture
It seems a calm country it has none of the chaotic bustle of India
The Thai people seem to have a refined aesthetic sense and use colour and textures wonderfully in their buildings
Negative things
I wish I had more time only scratched the surface
The air quality in the North was poor and though we were travelling through mountains and national parks the visibility was poor hence there are few landscapes in my images .
It was very very hot 40 degrees and humid not sure I have ever drank so much water
All in all a fantastic country to visit I saw things that were quite new to me and at times some of the architecture was just breathtaking
THANKS FOR YOUR VISITING BUT CAN I ASK YOU NOT TO FAVE AN IMAGE WITHOUT ALSO MAKING A COMMENT. MANY THANKS KEITH. ANYONE MAKING MULTIPLE FAVES WITHOUT COMMENTS WILL SIMPLY BE BLOCKED
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya
X My first image from my had to include an image of the Buddha. Thailand is predominantly a Buddhist society and you see the figure of the buddha everywhere you go . Certainly my posts from this trip will include a great many photographs of this subject .
This particular image was taken at the Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in the ancient capital city Ayutthaya . Ayutthaya was founded in 1350, it was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a centre of global diplomacy and commerce. Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea. This site was chosen because it was located above the tidal bore of the Gulf of Siam as it existed at that time, thus preventing attack of the city by the sea-going warships of other nations. The location also helped to protect the city from seasonal flooding.
This particular Wat ( Temple ) was constructed by King U-thong in 1357 A.D. to accommodate the monks that were ordained by Phra Wanratana Mahathera Burean. King Naresuan the Great decided to build a large Chedi (pagoda) in this monastery in 1592 A.D. This particular figure of the Buddha sits at the base of this massive Chedi
A few travel observations fell free to ignore this
Thailand is a wonderful place to visit the people seem to be almost universally friendly and welcoming. They seem to be very proud of their country and will often remark how it was never colonised by a European country unlike its neighbours . The infrastructure of the country is as good as the best in Europe . I felt completely safe and there was nothing that might cause the slightest feeling of alarm . The trip we did was a guided one there was six of us on the journey. We travelled from Bangkok to the far North of the country stopping at various towns and cities . It was hard work our guide Nina was very organised and there was no chance of us taking it easy. Mary and I extended the tour and had a few days on the coast which was a welcome rest.
Positive aspects of the trip
Thai cuisine is varied and invariably delicious
The smiles of Thai People
The rich and varied culture
It seems a calm country it has none of the chaotic bustle of India
The Thai people seem to have a refined aesthetic sense and use colour and textures wonderfully in their buildings
Negative things
I wish I had more time only scratched the surface
The air quality in the North was poor and though we were travelling through mountains and national parks the visibility was poor hence there are few landscapes in my images .
It was very very hot 40 degrees and humid not sure I have ever drank so much water
All in all a fantastic country to visit I saw things that were quite new to me and at times some of the architecture was just breathtaking
THANKS FOR YOUR VISITING BUT CAN I ASK YOU NOT TO FAVE AN IMAGE WITHOUT ALSO MAKING A COMMENT. MANY THANKS KEITH. ANYONE MAKING MULTIPLE FAVES WITHOUT COMMENTS WILL SIMPLY BE BLOCKED