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Public transport in Thailand - Buses, Trains, Tuk Tuk, Airplane

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Thailand has many different modes of transport which tend to come in all different shapes and sizes. These shapes and sizes are often quite different in the smaller towns and cities compared to that of Bangkok. Bangkok in actual fact has everything when it comes to transport and a great variety of the different modes of transport to meet everyone's needs. This is your easy guide to transport in Thailand. Tuk Tuk The most indigenous mode of transport in Thailand , Tuk Tuks are the famous 3-wheeled vehicles that you would have seen in many travel-related photos of Southeast Asia. You should definitely take at least one ride on a Tuk Tuk as it is quite a memorable experience that you won't find back home. At the same time it is important to note that Tuk Tuks are quite a lot more expensive than your average motorcycle taxi or Songthaew as it is a popular mode of transport for tourists. But if you can, jump aboard a Tuk Tuk at least once during your time in Thailand. The r

​Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Ayutthaya

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Mahathat is a well-known yet huge temple situated near the north of the Grand palace in the ancient Rattanakosin district of Bangkok. The full name is Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit Rajaworamahavihara. This temple is not only revered but it is placed in considered as one of the six temples of the premier grade of first class Royal temples. The temple preserves the precious relics of the Buddha. Ayutthaya era temple Way before the city of Bangkok was founded in the year 1782, The Wat Mahathat was built during the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It is considered one of the oldest  temples of Thailand . This temple was then known as the Wat Salak at that time. As Soon as Bangkok was recognized as the capital city of Siam, the temple became tactically positioned between the recently constructed Grand Palace and Front Palace which was the residence of the vice-king. Because of this, the temple was fundamentally used for royal ceremonies as well as funerals. In those times, the temple