Thai history and vacation in Central and North region of Thailand

Learn about Thai history and enjoy sightseeing in Thai historical places with our 6-day tour program.

Siam History (Thai history)

Sukhothai was the first Thai kingdom of Siam. This period was considered to be a golden age of Thai culture. King Kun Sri intratit declared its independence in 1238. The kingdom reached its peak in reign of King Rham Khamhaeng the Great, the third king of the Sukhothai era. He created alphabets for Thai writing which has become the basis for modern Thai literacy. He also arranged to codify the Thai form of Theravada Buddhism. After his period, the kingdom started to decline. In the mid -14th century, Ayutthaya Kingdom was founded by King U-Thong . During the 14th and 15th centuries the Thai kings of Ayuthaya became very powerful and began to expand their kingdom eastward until they took Angkor. By the mid-16th century Ayuthaya and the independent kingdom of Chiang Mai had came under the control of the Burmese, but the Thais regained control Ayutthaya areas by the end of the century. In 1767, Ayutthaya was sacked by the Burmese and cause of absolute destruction. Thais united and fought the Burmese within one year. Then, King Taksin was established the new capital city, was called Thonburi. It was located at the East bank of the Chaophraya river. In 1782 king Rama I was crowned. He moved the capital across the river to Bangkok, and ruled as the first king of the Chakri dynasty or Rattanakosin (Bangkok) period.

Name : Siam History and Thai culture tour

Tour code : BKK0601

Highlight of Thai history tour : 4 Thai capital city consist of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Thonburi, Lopburi ( Khmer city)

Short Itinerary of Thai History Tour

Day 1. Bangkok : Local adventure to Paklong talad, National museum, Grand palace, Lunch at Metavalai sorndeng (B,L)

Day 2 Bangkok - Ayutthaya : Food offering to Buddhist monk at Marble temple, Jim Thomson house, Ayuthaya study center, Wat Pra srisanphet, Vihan mongkol Bophit , Wat Mahathat, Wat Chai Wattannaram (B,L,D)

Day 3 Ayutthaya - Loburi - Sukhothai : Pra chao sampraya museum, Wat Ratcha burana, Pra Prang Sam Yong (B,L,D)

Day 4 Sukhothai- Bangkok : Wat mahathat, Wat sri chum, Wat sri sawai, Departure flight to Bangkok by Bangkok airway. (B,L,D)

Note flight 17.20

Day 5 Bangkok : Canal tour , Royal Barge museum, Wat Arun (B, L)

Day 6 Bangkok : Free day and end of the tour (B)

Thai History Tour Price

Private & Join Tour Rate

Price : Valid from 01 Nov 2009 to 31 Oct 2010
Rates per person in Thai Baht

Tour include :

English speaking guide all trip long, accommodation, admission fee, food as mention, local transport during the tour and travel insurance.

Tour exclude :

Private expense, tipping local guide, optional tour and not mention in program.

Joint tour is operated by schedule with minimum traveler is 4 people, and maximum 12 people.

Term and Condition of Thai history tour :

• All above rates are nett and quoted in Thai Baht per person.
• Rate in Thai Baht inclusive Tax.
• Child : Under Age 11 years at 75% of Adult Rate,
• Payment : Credit Card Fax Form ( American Express ), Paypal or money wire transfer

Accommodation for Thai history tour