Thailand Motorcycle Taxi

The new company that I work now has a factory located in Ayuthaya of Thailand, 50km away from Bangkok city. It is an industrial area with many industrial parks and factories. It is quite “ulu” place compared to Bangkok, and not so many taxi and “tutu” transport here. But there are many motorcycles on the road including “motor-taxi”. I tried this motor-taxi to move around this dead town to the nearest shops for sight seeing. It was quite exciting to be carried around as pillion rider without helmet. I wonder whether my insurance policy has this coverage if something happen to me on the road?

Temple Wat Panan Choeng

Wat Panan Choeng

This is another ancient temple 5 minutes away from the temple of victory. This temple is an old monastery housing Thailand’s largest ancient Buddha image known as “Luang Po To”. It also housed the Chinese三宝佛宫 and 观音菩萨 believe to protect those who sail, since much sailing was done by the Chinese then, for trade or for migration. As this temple and many others were built at the centre of river, boat ride service is available to cruise round and view the magnificent and ancient temple structures.

The Great Temple of Victory in Ayuthaya

Wat Yai ChayaMongkol

It looks similar to the famous Ang Ko Wat temple, but this is in Thailand. Established 660 years ago and was proclaimed by the King U-Thong as the royal temple then. The temple had been the place of many important historical events. It was the seat of the Buddhist patriarchs and monks of the Forest Tradition which was noted for the practice of meditation and insight. The name “Temple of Victory” was derived from the Chedi built to commemorate the renowned victory of King Naresuan over the massive Burmese invasion in 1593. There is also a huge reclining buddha statue and the main Ordination Hall next to this stupa.