Modern Thailand was born on the Central Plains. From Ayutthaya in the south to Si Satchanalai in the north, these fertile plains are the nation’s heartland, and the rice basket of Thailand. The plains are not only rich in soil but also in history, and the remnants of history.
The dominant force in each of the kingdoms – the Chao Phraya River and its tributaries. Along these rivers lie the ancient cities of Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Phitsanulok, Chai Nat, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Pet and Si Satchanalai. Each was to play a significant role in the development of the Siamese kingdom.
This book follows a journey around the royal cities of the Central Plains of Thailand; cities that have witnessed all of these majestic developments. It is a journey into the heart of Thailand.