Ayutthaya, our ancient city, before... (rest of the sentence is missing)

"Greetings! Allow me to introduce ourselves briefly. The one who rambles on about her own beauty is called "Chubby," and the other, who serves as my assistant and photographer, is called "Yong." We are a fresh duo, ready for adventure!"

Before we begin, let me briefly explain the origin of this trip. We decided to take a budget-friendly train journey to Ayutthaya on a whim. Without further ado, let's embark on our adventure!

We initially planned to meet at Hua Lamphong Railway Station, as one of us was at home and the other at university. However, we encountered an obstacle: rain. Despite this setback, we remained determined and decided to proceed to the station to catch the 8:20 AM train.

Upon arriving at Hua Lamphong Railway Station, the rain had stopped (what a relief!). We immediately bought tickets to Ayutthaya, which cost only 20 baht each. This is amazing! Here are the tickets: *poof* *click* *click*.

And here are the people holding tickets.


On the way, you have to find something to eat. You have to eat, or you'll be hungry. After eating, you sleep. As soon as you eat, you sleep. You fall asleep soundly.

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We have arrived in Ayutthaya at approximately 10:10 AM.


Upon arriving in Ayutthaya, we were eager to use the restroom. However, a local approached us and offered to rent us motorbikes for 200 baht each. We immediately agreed, and the rental shop was conveniently located at the train station.


The motorcycle is a manual transmission, not an automatic. It's a bit confusing, but it's really fun to ride. (Excuse me while I use the restroom.) We will sign a rental agreement, and the owner will ask for one ID card and 200 baht. They will then provide a map and directions. (It depends on whether we understand or not. Haha, I'm in trouble.)

Before embarking on our journey, we had a minor disagreement about which temples to visit. We wondered if there were any specific temples we had in mind. "Let's just go wherever we feel like going," one of us said jokingly. Our ultimate goal, however, was to visit all nine temples. So, where should we start?

The first temple we visited after making our decision was "Wat Phra Non Cheing Worawihan," which is located outside the island. We drove there in a hurry. Oh my, the owner drove at 60-80 km/h, like a real speed demon! And she was a tomboy too, haha.

We have arrived. Let's go inside to pay respects to the Buddha and bring good luck to our endeavors.



We then drove onto the island. As soon as we entered, we realized we were lost. Not lost in love, but genuinely lost. We couldn't get our bearings and couldn't read the map. We drove around for a while, a long while, until we came across Wat Ratchaburana. It started to feel like Thailand again. We stopped to look at the map again, and it started to make sense. We drove on, and wow!

Hooray! We've arrived at "Wat Maha That," our second temple (I told you to tell me which temple you wanted to go to so I could read the map easily). Tickets are only 10 baht per person, very affordable.


The interior atmosphere is pleasant, with a cool breeze and a moderate number of visitors. The photographers are exceptionally handsome!




After passing the confusing and chaotic area, we started to feel more at ease. We drove past Wat Phra Ram and admired the scenic view of Bueng Phra Ram beside us. Continuing straight ahead, our destination was the "Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit," following the trend. The sign in front read "Following the Footsteps of Bupphesanniwat." Let's go! Oh, we're here already. And this is our third temple.

Let's go pay our respects to the Buddha.


The nearby landmark is Wat Phra Si Sanphet, our fourth temple. The entrance fee for Thai people is 10 baht per person.

The atmosphere is amazing. Every time I go, I'm always impressed. But this time, I went with my partner, and it was even more impressive. I love you so much. I just had to say it.

A little shy, aren't you?


We ambled around aimlessly, the photographer snapping away as we strolled along, embracing the carefree, bohemian vibe. It was an utterly liberating experience.


Pleasant atmosphere.


Our next stop is Wat Thammamikarat, our 5th temple. It is located near Wat Phra Si Sanphet and is a small temple. We actually made merit at this temple, but... we didn't take any pictures. Oh! We forgot! We apologize.

It's currently around noon, and we have 4 more temples to visit within less than 2 hours. We also have about an hour to spend at the floating market, giving us a total of about 3 hours left. It's going to be a tight schedule, so let's get going! But first, please drive carefully. We almost had an accident earlier, and it was because the other driver wasn't paying attention. Please take care of yourselves.

Without further ado, let's embark on our journey to the next temple, "Wat Na Phra Meru," our sixth destination. It's just a short walk away and is an exceptionally beautiful temple.


Let's go! We're in a hurry. The next temple we're going to is "Wat Phukhao Thong", our 7th temple. On the way, we passed Wat Cheing Tha and the Pridi Banomyong Monument. The drive was long, but the view was beautiful. It reminded us of the atmosphere in our hometown. However, we didn't get to enjoy the scenery together. Wat Phukhao Thong is a very remote temple, so be careful when driving. Because it is located on a major road, when we arrived, we were a little disappointed because it was under renovation. But we forgive it because it is very beautiful.


Let's rest here for a bit, the driver is tired. But can you make me look thinner in the photos?



Let's move on to our 8th temple. Which temple it will be, you'll have to stay tuned to find out! 555555 What a performance! Let's go! Driver, fight! Let's go for a wild ride! We drove around and around, I thought we were lost, but we almost got lost, but it was amazing that we drove correctly. Smooches! We arrived... "Wat Lokayasutha". There were vendors selling flowers to us. They were really loud to us (Auntie thought we were foreigners 555). We are Thai, auntie! Hahahaha! Let's worship the Buddha, everyone. Amen.

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This is the last temple, another important place in Ayutthaya. If you come to Ayutthaya and don't visit this temple, it's like you haven't been here. But hey... what temple is it? It's not hard to guess, right? Ding dong, the answer is "Wat Yai Chaimongkol". This is our last temple. Let's go in and worship the Buddha.


But...wait, what? Climb the pagoda? Okay, Yong. Okay, no problem. Hmmm...

The interior of the pagoda.


They are tossing coins, and people are collecting them below.


High-angle view, wow, look at Yoeng's photography skills.



Let's take a couple's photo. Come on, can't we get a decent one?


The mission has been completed to my utmost satisfaction. You have driven exceptionally well, my driver.

At 2:15 PM, it was time to grab a bite to eat. Before heading to the floating market, we stopped by Wat Yai Temple to eat because we were very hungry. We had noodles (for Aom) and shrimp fried rice (for Yong). It was delicious.

At 2:40 PM, we set off for the Ayutthaya Floating Market for a romantic getaway for two. Let's find something to eat! Let's go! We only took these photos.



We left the floating market at 3:20 PM, aiming to catch the 3:35 PM train. With only 15 minutes to spare, we couldn't afford to get lost. To ensure a smooth return to the train station, we asked locals for directions and sped off on our motorbike. In no time, we arrived at the station. After returning the motorbike, we purchased our tickets, which remained at 20 baht. We then took care of personal matters and waited for the train, which was slightly delayed.

As we sat waiting, we checked each other's bodies. Fatty was unharmed, and my skin remained the same. However, Yoong's skin had turned a bright two-tone color. His arms were black! Serves him right! 5555555.


It's time to head back to Hua Lamphong. Let's go back safely and have another trip together. Yawning like this, my chubby friend.

(Yo-ng is so adorable and always obeys me. If he ever argues, it's quite a sight. Thanks, buddy.)

Wait, let's summarize the expenses.

My dear Yoeng, my dear A-Wun

- Train fare to Hua Lamphong: 6 Baht
- Taxi fare from home to Hua Lamphong (slightly expensive due to rain):
Approximately 200 Baht
- Train fare to Ayutthaya: 20 Baht

  • Breakfast cost: 40 baht.
  • The train fare to Ayutthaya is 20 baht.

- Sweet drink (morning) 15 baht - Rice (morning) 40 baht

  • Car rental fee (split) 100 baht per person
  • Morning refreshment 15 baht
  • Admission fee: 20 baht
  • Car rental fee (shared): 100 baht per person
  • Flower cost 20 baht - Admission fee 20 baht in total.
  • Lunch: 50 baht
  • Flowers: 20 baht

- Water (noon) 15 baht - Noodles (noon) 60 baht

  • Snacks: 35 baht
  • Water (lunch): 15 baht

- Mineral water costs 20 baht. - Mineral water costs 20 baht.

  • Train fare back to Hua Lamphong: 20 baht
  • Parking fee: 10 baht
  • Train fare back to Lat Krabang: 6 baht
  • Train fare back to Hua Lamphong: 20 baht
  • Mango cost 25 baht.
  • Travel cost back home 50 baht.

The total cost for the items belonging to "เจ้าโย่ง" is 392 baht, and the total cost for the items belonging to "เจ้าอ้วน" is 570 baht.

This is truly the end.

The Journey Ends: A Love Affair with Ayutthaya

Note: The language used may not be the most eloquent or grammatically correct. We apologize for any errors. For those looking for a nearby getaway from Bangkok or wanting to visit 9 temples like us, we recommend Ayutthaya. There aren't many people around at the moment. If you like it, please share it widely to support us. Stay tuned for our next trip to see where we'll go.


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