Ayutthaya and Phitsanulok

Ayutthaya

The Old Capital and famous for the Buddha in the tree. Well the one before Bangkok. That's if you ignore Lanna in the north. Many other races have ruled it since, including the Khmer and the Burmese. Lots of ruins, and over priced tourist food, washing and internet. There's also a living Wat, Wat Phra Cao Pana Choeng, that's worth a visit. 1 day was plenty in this place - it's a little pricey and far too many tour buses even for the off season!

The pork innards and pepper soup is not recommended for breakfast. Needless to say it's best to stick with the very ordinary and tasteless tourist food. Exception is the coconut pancakes - yummmmmmmmy!

A bike is a good (and cheap) way to get around the city - we even rode ours on the 10 lane motor way. A tuk-tuk to the train will cost you 40-50B.

Phitsanulok

Just passed through on way to Sukhothai. The tourist office staff were supper friendly and helpful. To find TAT, go straight to the t intersection, turn left then take the 3rd street on your right. A lovely watt to visit too.