Not all Thailand trips start and end in Bangkok. If you're skipping Bangkok, the 4 best cities to visit are Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ...
After its decline, a new Thai kingdom emerged in 1350 on the Chao Praya River. The first ruler of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history ...