Among the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries ever made in Thailand are the spectacular treasures hidden for centuries beneath the great temples of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Today, some of these remarkable objects can be admired at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum in Ayutthaya, where an exceptional collection of gold jewellery, royal regalia, ritual vessels, Buddhist offerings and precious objects provides a fascinating insight into t

The Sukhothai Walking Buddha is one of the most elegant and recognizable creations of Thai Buddhist art. Explore the origins of the graceful Phra Leela, its connection with earlier Buddhist traditions and the artistic innovations that transformed the Buddha into an image of movement and spiritual grace.