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Prayut orders Ayutthaya to be flood ready

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is confident the three industrial estates in Ayutthaya are well-prepared to protect themselves against flooding in the province, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said on Wednesday.

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Ayutthaya industrial estates 'well protected' from flooding

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is confident the three industrial estates in Ayutthaya are well-prepared to protect themselves against the ongoing flooding in the province, deputy government spokesman Rachada Dhnadirek said on Wednesday.

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83 ancient sites in Ayutthaya inundated, all outside 'Koh Muang'

Eighty-three historical sites, including temples, in Ayutthaya have been inundated this year, all are located outside the city's ancient walls, according to the Fine Arts Department.

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Ayutthaya-Sena road flooded

AYUTTHAYA: A section of the road between Ayutthaya town and Sena district was flooded on Monday as the Chao Phraya Dam increased its discharge rate, causing traffic congestion.

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Wat Choeng Tha, location for TV soap 'Love Destiny', flooded

AYUTTHAYA: Wat Choeng Tha, a restored ancient temple and filming location for the popular TV series Bupphaesannivas (Love Destiny) in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, was flooded by water overflowing from nearby canals on Friday morning.

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Level 2 warning in Ayutthaya

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has raised the flood warning a notch to level 2 and put three industrial estates in Ayutthaya on high alert after more discharge from the Chao Phraya and Rama VI dams.

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Former health minister Witthaya Buranasiri dies

AYUTTHAYA: Witthaya Buranasiri, a former public health minister during the Yingluck Shinawatra administration, died after falling unconscious at his home in Bang Pa-in district on Thursday morning. He was 63 years old.

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Tugboat sinks in Pa Sak river

AYUTTHAYA: A steel tugboat sank in the Pa Sak River in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district on Sunday. Nobody was hurt in the incident, an official said.

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In the footsteps of the Buddha

Once the epicentre of Theravada Buddhism, the ancient region of what is now Sri Lanka had extended its border to Siam through the Buddhist faith. Its spiritual journey marked its beginning during the Dvaravati era (6th–11th centuries) and culminated with the adoption of Buddhism in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya…

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Grandma swept 20km down river, survives unhurt

AYUTTHAYA: A 81-year-old woman who slipped and fell into the Chao Phraya River in the early hours of Tuesday was found alive and safe four-hours later and 20 kilometres downstream, clutching the side of a floating fish basket.

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Prayut apologises for snubbing Ayutthaya villagers

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has apologised to residents in Ayutthaya who were upset after failing to see him in person during his inspection trip.

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Suspended PM, acting PM on tours

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Ayutthaya province to inspect flood prevention while his deputy Prawit Wongsuwon, now the acting premier, is touring provinces to inspect water management.

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A journey back in time

Sharing a border with Bangkok, Nonthaburi once served as a fortress town, but nowadays it is a popular weekend hideaway where local tourists can unwind and discover Ayutthaya-era history. To save time, King Thai Sa constructed the Lat Kret Noi network as a detour on the maritime trade route connecting…

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Ayutthaya braces for swollen river levels

Authorities in Ayutthaya are bracing for huge discharges of water into the Chao Phraya River as the peak of the rainy season approaches.

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Get great deals at Cape & Kantary Hotels

Cape & Kantary Hotels with its 23 properties across Thailand announced participation in the "We Travel Together Phase 4" campaign where guests can make their reservation and stay at one of many hotels in popular locations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phangnga, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Rayong, Surat Thani and…

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5 Ayutthaya districts flooded

AYUTTHAYA: Riverside temples and communities in five districts of this central province have been flooded by overflows from the Chao Phraya River, Noy River and their tributaries after more water was discharged downstream from the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province.

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A cosmopolitan kingdom

A ferry sailed through the confluence of two rivers that form the heart of Bang Kacha, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (1351-1767). Its gigantic fort was once the first sight of friends and foes. Remains of foreign settlements overlook the bank of the river, a reminder of how cosmopolitan the…

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Fair celebrates Queen Mother's 90th birthday, Thai crafts

Interested members of the public are invited to witness the legacy of Thai craftsmanship during "Miracle of the Arts of the Kingdom" which will kick off Friday and run every weekend from 10am to 7pm until Aug 28, at the Arts of the Kingdom Museum in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya.

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Pleasure tripping

While you may think this month has several long holidays -- the next one being July 28-31, there are a few more awaiting you in August, October and December. To make your upcoming day-offs count, Guru presents you with a list of destinations and activities that aren't too far from…

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Bullish Standard targets 2nd-tier cities

Standard International, a hospitality subsidiary of SET-listed developer Sansiri Plc, plans to tap second-tier cities like Ayutthaya and Rayong with Bunkhouse, its boutique brand.

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Lisa Blackpink puts roti sai mai in spotlight

Vendors of roti sai mai in Ayutthaya have hailed Thai superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for posting a video that has created major buzz about their sweet snacks.

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Lisa Blackpink puts roti sai mai in spotlight

AYUTTHAYA: Vendors of roti sai mai have hailed Thai superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban for posting a video that has created major buzz about their sweet snacks.

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SRT to launch special Bangkok-Ayutthaya ride

In celebration of the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28, the State Railway of Thailand is launching a special historic steam ride from Bangkok to Ayutthaya.

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French cyclist killed by car in Ayutthaya

AYUTTHAYA: A young French woman was killed when a car hit her bicycle at an intersection in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district on Wednesday night.

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A personal reflection on Thailand as a nation

Historian alone is an inadequate description. Charnvit Kasetsiri is a historian-activist. In 1973, he wrote a pioneering history of Ayutthaya as a Cornell University doctorate, published by Oxford University Press. He taught at Thammasat University for five decades and briefly served as rector. He has presented on Thai history at…

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