RAINED ON IN AYUTTHAYA (worth it)

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Ayutthaya was conquered by the Burmese twice. The first time, the great Burmese King Bureng-nong did not destroy the capital but appointed a new king to rule Ayutthaya as a vassal state. His son who was kept as hostage for many years in Burma before allowing back and later became king and declared independence. The Burmese troops again came to subjugate Ayutthaya but King Naresuan killed the Burmese Prince in a personal combat on elephant's back, thus really revived Ayutthaya to become even stronger than before. On the second Burmese invasion, Ayutthaya fell due to internal weakness and the Burmese no longer cared to appoint a new ruler, deciding to burn Ayutthaya down completely so as not to rise again to rival Burma. A few Burmese regiments were also stationed in the old capital to make sure that Siam would not revive. However, within one year, former feudal lord of Tak city, raised troops from Chanthaburi and rowed boats up along Chao Phraya river to Ayutthaya and drove the Burmese troops away. He declared himself as king commonly known as King Taksin and moved the capital to Thonburi. The Thonburi palace where King Taksin resided is now Thai Navy's headquarters and nearby there is the famous Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun, with a huge stupa. Thonburi was the capital for only 15 years old before King Taksin was taken captive and killed. The coup leader declared himself a new king known as King Rama I and moved the capital across the Chao Phraya river to Bangkok. You two have visited the Grand Palace, which is several times more resplendent than Thonburi palace.

[@user-vc3sn2rv5b]

พระเจ้าตากสินมหาราชทรงกู้กรุงศรีอยุธยาได้ภายในระยะเวลา 7 เดือน ช่วยแก้ไขด้วยค่ะ

[@OnePackWanderers]

We feel we learn a lot from your posts, so thank you. It's very impressive and shocking that kings used to personally take part in combat atop elephants. It's admirable how strong Siam's spirit was in the face of Burma's attacks. Wat Arun was very beautiful, we had no idea we were in the area of the old capital when we went.

[@user-vc3sn2rv5b]

After the fall of Ayutthaya for the second time, King Taksin the Great, one of Ayutthaya's generals, returned to liberate Ayutthaya city from the Burmese army within seven months.

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

@@user-vc3sn2rv5b Thanks. My memory was vague. Now I remembered that he left Ayutthaya before it fell and retreated East and then raided Chanthaburi (do or die trying) in one battle and succeeded. He took awhile here to build boats/troops before rowing into Chao Phraya river to drive the Burmese away.

[@ryuisman]

The first thing you guys ate was ทอดมัน ( tod-man) which is usually fish cake. The second thing with vermicelli was called กุ้งอบวุ้นเส้น (koong-ob-woon-sen) which literally translate to prawn steam boil with vermicelli. Hope you guys enjoy Ayutthaya!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the information! They were both delicious. The fish cake in particular surprised us with how good it was!

[@wmatthews6795]

Ah the smile 😃 of happiness from Tia is back! Glad you feel so much better. Do take it easy. Your video is just so entertaining - again thx so much for sharing. Safe travel guys and take care of each other.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you! 😊 I am trying to take it easy - back pain is no fun!

[@wmatthews6795]

@@OnePackWanderers bless ya! Totally understand. Do note that Chinese New Year falls on the 1st Feb - you both might come across a lot of lion dances (comes with loud noises), firecrackers, red deco where there are Chinese community? Have lots of fun! Warm regards to you both.

[@bermberm2255]

Don't let yourself get sick. Take care 💖💖

[@Maxx-rm2cg]

I'm Thai and I still can't guess what the weather will be like each day. Some days it's hot, some days it's cold, some days it rains😁

[@OnePackWanderers]

Haha such is life 🙂

[@NHBKK]

The raining part is so beautiful and peaceful 😍

[@OneGuyTravels]

The prawn dish you had is Goong Ob Woonsen. it's cooked in coriander, pepper, ginger and sesame ... one of my all time favourite Thai dishes ...and yes the patties Tia was eating was Thai fish cakes .....ok hungry now ... time to get out of my hotel and find aome Bangkok street food ... you've made me feel like Goong Ob Woonsen for lunch :)

[@OnePackWanderers]

You know your Thai dishes! We definitely need to get better at memorizing the names and ingredients. You are right though, it's a delicious dish!

[@OneGuyTravels]

@@OnePackWanderers I think I was thai in another life .. been here many times and cook a lot of Thai food at home ... not obsessed or anything haha

[@johannessburgjohan5056]

Awesome couple tour. Please come back again and see how Ayuthaya has improved.

[@colette-tj2gk]

The sound of the rain and the birds, so peaceful!

[@thasneebkk9271]

Sukhothai. Is The most beautiful ancient capital city of Thailand . It is half way Bangkok. and Chiangmai.

[@SGMSGM]

I smile every time i watch u enjoying Thai food. 😀😀😀😃😃😃

[@OnePackWanderers]

Glad you enjoy watching us eat (often the wrong way) 😊

[@SGMSGM]

@@OnePackWanderers I personally think nothing is wrong. it is just an individual's preference. Maybe you find a better way to eat it. Who knows. ;)

[@tomkitbumrung3972]

Thanks guys. Love how you bring me into these special ‘moments’ with you - not just keep doing things, but let the audience to feel it too. Not sure if it makes sense but yeah 😅

[@OnePackWanderers]

That is really, really nice of you to say 😊 We try to be as 'real' as possible, so it's nice to know that you are picking up on that.

[@silkthaimassagespa894]

Tia, the large pair of hanging fruits that you photographed awhile back, that's jack fruit, just in case you don't know yet. Jack fruits are huge and heavy!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ahhh, thank you 🙂

[@mobylure]

The fish cake is made by mashing fish meat into dough, mixed with red chilli patse, shredded kafir lime leaves and sliced long bean then deep fried.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Interesting! It's a very unique taste and texture. Really really good 😊

[@Walts-Travel]

Praying for your back, Tia. 🙏🏽

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you so much, Walt 😊 Hope you're well!

[@nissyguthrie7142]

Not sure what year there is a TV show that make about back in the time in Ayuthaya peried the show was so popular in Thailand so there was a trend that people visit there and wear a Thai traditional outfit and take the picture with the temple

[@OnePackWanderers]

That's so cool! Was it like an action-y type show?

[@nissyguthrie7142]

Lol some kind like Game of Thrones

[@nuniis]

Ayutthaya has a lot of interesting spots! especially natures! i think there’s a waterfall too

[@OnePackWanderers]

We missed a ton of cool stuff there. Will be going back through that area for sure

[@markrees18]

Love all your videos guys and it's great reminiscing as you travel through Thailand, I've been here 13 years now and if you get the chance to eat Durian with Sticky Rice - you'll think you've gone to heaven 😋 stay safe 🤗

[@OnePackWanderers]

13 years! You must have truly fell in love with Thailand. It's a beautiful, wonderful country isn't it? Definitely will try durian when we come across it, and that sticky rice is always good 😊

[@markrees18]

@@OnePackWanderers Thailand is a well and truly beautiful country and I'll keep watching your videos for insights of where you're off to next, your reply was really appreciated - Sawadee khrap and Choke Dee 🙏🏻

[@user-gm5km4ws6e]

คุณควรไปตลาดกลางอยุธยานะ เราชอบVDOของคุณ ติดตามทุกคลิปเลยยยย ขอบคุณที่มาเที่ยวบ้านเรานาา

[@OnePackWanderers]

Are you from Ayutthaya? If so, your town is beautiful! 🙂

[@zizilazy]

In Ayuthaya era, all temples had been covered by gold before burmese invasion. They fired all and took all gold !! Anyway, love your vid as well.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Wow! That must have been really incredible to see! 😯

[@Angelicwings1]

You can get King prawns in Australia. They are from Thailand a lot so obviously it’s not quite the same as getting them IN Thailand

[@pontabui]

it's called ทอดมัน (Tod-mun) , a Thai fish cake made from pounded fish and curry paste. and yeah Ayuthaya is famous for river prawn , it really is pricey but really good though.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Tod-mun. Thank you for the info! The pictures of the river prawns looked delicious! One day we will try them

[@dougmaclean9752]

love the Cheveyo for scale and glad our Tia is doing better . sometime when you are in the market get a pomelo it's like a grapefruit only better and can be eaten out of hand - most of the time they will peel it and put in a bag for you - they are really hard to peel - close to 10K yeah

[@OnePackWanderers]

Pomelo! That's what they're called. We've seen them, but had no idea that's what the look like on the inside (just Googled pictures). Will definitely try one of those 🙂 Thanks for the rec, Doug!

[@somboonhotrakool3195]

@@OnePackWanderers Pomelo, they're called in Thai " Som - O"

[@younanlau]

Been there once. Amazing city with rich history.

[@Neednoy2]

You guys are lucky to find jackfruit with sticky rice. Not a lot of people prepare it.

[@OnePackWanderers]

It's the first time we had seen it, so we knew we had to try it! It was good. Jackfruit has an interesting flavor. Back home it is usually used for something savory, such as a stand-in for meat in vegan dishes. We didn't know it could be sweet!

[@Neednoy2]

@@OnePackWanderers Some region in Thailand(maybe in the northeast-not sure)use jackfruit for savory dish like soup. But we eat them as fruits most of the time.

[@SarisaT]

We call it Tod Man. It made from fish yes but also mixed with many herbs and some chillies. Also my favorite 😊

[@OnePackWanderers]

So many good foods in Thailand! Seriously 😋

[@lizzy9975]

The first one you ate is definitely thai fishcakes. It's very easy to make as well.

[@onponnoy5403]

There's another old capital of Thailand worth visiting "Sukothai".

[@OnePackWanderers]

We had not heard of Sukothai before! It does look beautiful 😊

[@onponnoy5403]

@@OnePackWanderers "Loy kratong" festival is originated here in Sukhothai. You might have heard about that. 😍

[@lucca_lee]

Another similar site to this in Sukhothai the first capital of Thailand it may not as famous cause it far from BKK and the ruin is a bit wide spread out to other provinces such as Kampangphetch not as easy to walk like in Ayuthaya but that place is great for biking if you have time it really worth to visit.

[@thbucks]

Fish cakes are made of ground fish with red curry. They are served and should be eaten with Ajad (cucumber salad, slide cucumber with chilli, white vinegar & sugar).

[@OnePackWanderers]

Interesting. They were quite tasty, and so was the sauce that they came with!

[@geeorgeausten1930]

nice to see you two so happy

[@Joblovenuk]

How sweet

[@sinbatsiraseranant1241]

Bangkok has many all you can to eat buffet places. One of the most popular one is Copper Buffet. It has many varieties of Thai and international food including the all you can eat grilled river prawns.

[@OnePackWanderers]

We need to eat at one of these places while we're in Thailand! Which place is your favorite? Copper Buffet?

[@mardysvids1]

Beautifully filmed and edited as usual! Keep up the great work guys.. ! Safe travels..😁

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks a lot for saying that 😊 Cheers!

[@วสวัตติ์หล้าหิบ]

VDO ที่สวยงาม สถานที่น่าเยี่ยมชม..ขอบคุณ

[@gandumzero3580]

Roll ti sign mai you can find it in street side day time .and don’t miss a boat noodles because Ayutthaya is the best boat noodle in Thailand

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ah, we looked up boat noodles and they look delicious! Definitely something to try, thank you for the suggestion!

[@thomastessier4529]

I love Ayutthaya, a great place for photography and steeped in such history. Would love to fly a drone over the site. Not sure if it is allowed or maybe you can get permission from the historical society.

[@OnePackWanderers]

That's an interesting thought! Drone footage would look really cool. Not sure what the laws relating to drones are like in Thailand 🤔

[@zingaraism]

When Tia was about to eat Thai fish cake I wanna to jump into the vdo to tell you that its a bit spicy, take a small bite ! .. and better to dip with the given sauce coz its pretty sweet so it can balance the taste. Anyway that is Thai fish cake we call “Tod Mun Pla(fish)”. It made of minced fish, red curry paste, kaffir leaves , long bean(green bean). There is another Tod Mun which is Tod Mun Goong(Prawn) this one isnt spicy at all.It made of minced shirmp/prawn, bread crumbs and served with plum sauce. Please try when you hv a chance, you will love it ! :))

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hahaha thanks for looking out for us! Luckily those ones were not too spicy for me! They were very tasty 🙂 We'll definitely keep an eye out for Tod Man Goong! The plum sauce sounds very interesting 🙂

[@LarsWagner]

ahhhh we just found your channel and insta subbed, so funny to see you guys traveling almost at the same time to the same spots. quite excited for what you up to 😅 need to catch up with some videos now 😅😅

[@OnePackWanderers]

Just checked out your channel! How long you guys traveling for?

[@marumaru.1703]

You must visit Wat Chai Wattanaram in Ayuthaya (must rent a motorbike around town is better) and don't forget to visit those temples after sunset too. It's beautiful light show at night

[@OnePackWanderers]

On the walk home we did see some of the temples all lit up, it was very beautiful and unexpected 🙂

[@hadynjeffrey8210]

Another stunning video. You guys make them so easy to watch thanks

[@OnePackWanderers]

That's nice of you to say, Hadyn. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@Steven91637]

Sukothai is another amazing ancient thai city

[@ThaiEsan2]

Thanks.

[@tanakorn15]

Nice video, hope Tia backaches would get better and better. If not, I recommend you guys to check in the hospital. Back is very important. And recently, I can see your Vlog is getting more popular with a lot of “like” . Congratulations 🍾🎉😊 Thailand seems to do good to you 😁🥳

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the advice, though I realize this reply is two weeks late. We did end up going to the hospital and it was very helpful 🙂

[@ชัยสุขดี]

คุณน่ารักมาก..ทั้ง2คนเลยครับ

[@wearefriend8028]

Many Buddha images from Ayutthaya ("A Yud Tha Ya") had moved to Bangkok and province nearby.

[@asdangboonto1966]

Thinking about if Ayutthaya is not burned down by Burmese troops. It will be so beautiful than the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Rama I want to build the Grand palace the same as the Ayutthaya Grand Palace but smaller all the brick that used to build the Grand Palace in Bangkok came from Ayuthaya Palace by boat. Only a few temples that do not get burned by Burmese are Wat Wat Na Phra Meru Rachikaram and Wat Phutthaisawan you guys should visit.

[@selinasites2893]

At the 8:33 mark….The two brothers you mentioned…they fought to the death “on ?????” Sorry I didn’t catch what you said Tia. That place looks really neat! I had a similar experience when walking around the grounds at Pompeii! Enjoy and stay safe!

[@OnePackWanderers]

They fought to the death while riding atop elephants! Quite a crazy story! Pompeii sounds like a really cool place to visit 🙂

[@selinasites2893]

@@OnePackWanderers Thanks! That’s wild! Here in Orlando, Florida and watching your journey! Be safe! Have fun!

[@manaratana]

Let me help you to pronounce The word Ayutthaya. Try Ah - You - Tah - Yah! Put the accent or emphasis on the syllable You! Hope that helps! It is Fish Cake that you are eating.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks for the assistance! For some reason we had a lot of trouble with that word 😅

[@max-lee]

I love ruins, building in general. Wish i can go there someday.

[@dasnimnou228]

Recommend a Thai restaurant The atmosphere is good, the food is delicious, you must try to go to (Sala Ayuthaya restaurant) but it must be during dinner time. You will see the Chao Phraya River at night. with backgroud It is a very beautiful ancient city.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the recommendation. Thai sunsets are beautiful 😍

[@colleen4062]

Very beautiful so happy you could do it with your back.😁. What a wonderful rainbow. Thank you so much stay safe. 👍🙏🍦🙋

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you, Colleen. Have a great day 😊

[@ronschellekens5111]

Hi there, have you been to Sukhothai, the temples over there are better preserved. And you can rent a bike and bike between all the temples. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Hello! We have not been to Sukhothai, but looking at pictures it seems very impressive! Will definitely look into getting there. You have an absolutely wonderful country, by the way.

[@jittapootowasakun1960]

rain made it even more mysterious

[@OnePackWanderers]

Yes! It made it much better in my opinion 😊

[@petersmith5079]

Have a great trip

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you 😊

[@Jojo-wc5gi]

If you like ancient city I recommend Sokhothai

[@OTShaman]

I think Roti Sai Mai shop is located in front of Ayutthaya hospital. You can find many shops there.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the tip! Next time we go to Ayutthaya, we'll definitely rent a moped!

[@asdangboonto1966]

That is Thai fish cake.it made from fish, red curry and string bean. I really liked that too.

[@OnePackWanderers]

It was a texture we had never experienced before, very tasty 😋

[@TheThaikon]

Lovely 😊 thank you 🙏

[@rungsirirak7643]

น่ารักครับ อยุธยา ขอใหัไดัประสบการณ์ดี ดี นะครับ ติดตามอยุ่ครับ

[@thasneebkk9271]

Plz plz visit The most elegant ancient city. Sukhothai

[@มาโนชชุมแสง]

KEEP​ YOUR​SELF​ SAFTY.

[@JacksparowLL]

Ayutthaya was the great kingdom of Siam and you guys have to visit.

[@dashingmay]

Burmese word for Thailand or Thai people is "Yodaya". I believe it stemmed from Ayudaya.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the context! Those two words do seem related 🙂

[@ยุพินจอมทอง]

รอยยิ้มคุณน่ารักมากเลยค่ะพี่ชอบ

[@poolerm6]

Hope you can find Roti Saimai later. However, if you haven't found it in Ayutthaya, you still have a chance to find it in Bangkok street market.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ah, good to know! We will definitely be in Bangkok again, so thank you for this!

[@poramint.884]

I’m missing home now. Ayutthaya is always magical. Thanks for sharing.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Where do you live now? 🙂

[@poramint.884]

@@OnePackWanderers Brasil

[@EvanandLemon]

What a beautiful day you had!!!

[@cholladaduangin9550]

Welcome to Thailand 🙏🙏😍😘😉👍😁😀

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you very much 😊🙏🏼

[@markscott5257]

Another great video ! Your cinematics are getting really amazing . I missed Ayutthaya when I was in Thailand and and I wish I had not.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the nice compliment 🙂 There's so much to see out there, and so little time! We have missed so much on this trip already. There's not a single place we wouldn't go back to! Cheers, and happy traveling 😄

[@JayJay-zc6vl]

Enjoy your trip

[@lynx3443]

The raining scene is very beautiful

[@nachapolsappol4041]

Very welcome you guys to my hometown and wish you guys enjoy. Love your video.

[@wallywombat164]

I don't know if i mentioned this before. I Live in Ayutthaya.😢❤😢❤

[@wallywombat164]

G'day. That's where I live. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WushuTaz]

The ancient city ruins seem more beautiful in the rain.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Agreed!

[@ajglobalise]

Wonderful trip 🥰🥰🥰

[@boonratana8671]

Holy place is blessing for your by raindrop.

[@OnePackWanderers]

It was such a lucky day 😊

[@The112310054]

very lovely.

[@minniejessicaudomdej888]

Thanks for the amazing VDO. 👍🏻😄 very nice represented and fun. I was down in the pagoda at Rajburana temple. Last time allowed for climb down there. I read the history and found that room inside for keep gold and ancient asset. Some stolen from the thief and the rest they keep at museum. Food is nice, u must try to eat while walking at market. Will make u more tasty and i like fishcake so much. 🤟🏻💓💓

[@OnePackWanderers]

That is really cool you got to go down to the lower level when you were there!

[@chaiband6947]

ตามหาโรตีสายไหม (waiting for sweet Roti-Sai-Mai) ต่อไป กุ้งแม่น้ำแพง (no need to try the river prawn because it'so expensive) ครับ ไม่เป็นไร

[@dueyduey1611]

เห็นว่ากุ้งแม่น้ำนำเข้าจากพม่าหมดแล้ว ที่อยุธยาไม่ค่อยมีให้จับแล้ว มันเลยแพงมาก เคยดูรายการที่ตามชาวบ้านไปจับกุ้งแม่น้ำ นานๆทีถึงจะจับได้ ตัวก็ไม่ใหญ่เหมือนที่ขายตามร้านอาหาร แสดงว่าตัวใหญ่ๆนำเข้ามาจากพม่าหมด

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks for the information, guys. Did not realize so many of the prawns are shipped from Burma these days.

[@chaiband6947]

@@dueyduey1611 จริงครับ และมันไม่ได้มีให้กินทั้งปี ต้องรอฤดูกาลหรือกุ้งที่เขาเพาะเลี้ยงครับ

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

That's the one town that looks pretty much the same as 15 years ago!!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Have many of the towns in Thailand dramatically changed? We often wonder this, because many parts of Thailand have been much more modern than some of the media we've seen would suggest (like the Hangover movie for example).

[@berschte]

Are you going heading to Chiang Mai soon?

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

You need to find a restaurant that has Giant river prawns with firm meat. in Ayutthaya that is very famous

[@OnePackWanderers]

We did find restaurants with the giant river prawns and they were a bit out of our price range. They do look very delicious!

[@MedicineWomanSoultion]

Hiw did tias back get hurt?

[@LonglingEriksen]

Back pain? I have two time traveled to Thailand from Norway because of my bad back. Here you have to chew on a lot of medicin and to stay away from work. In Thailand a good massage from a really good one is better than a chiropractor. I know of good ones in Bangkok. Bangkapi and Happyland. Tell them you need a good one, not tourist stuff. Just a tip :) Videos are great

[@OnePackWanderers]

This is two weeks late, but thank you so much for the advice 🙂 I did end up getting a Thai massage and it did help a bit.

[@jyung55]

fish cake ... tod mun ingredients curry paste so it s a little spicy..

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thanks for the info! Very interesting texture too

[@RUZYJANG]

I live in Ayuthaya wellcome

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you 😊

[@jutatatsudbanthad1580]

Sorry to know that you cannot find Roti-Saimai , it mostly find on the kiosk around the street of Ayudhaya but it's ok 😄😄. Exciting where you'll be head to tomorrow. 😆😆

[@OnePackWanderers]

We heard you can find Roti Saimai in Bangkok! Tia really wants to try it so we'll find it somewhere 😂

[@wallywombat164]

Pssst, I'll have to whisper this, you didn't miss out too much on the fresh water river prawns. 😢😢😢

[@pixaozfiver2302]

Don't forget to visit Chao Sam Phraya National Museum (09.00 - 16.00) PS. Hope your back getting well very soon. :)

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the recommendation, and for the well-wishes 😊

[@SamsungJ-cs3ob]

🌫🌧🌚 Wet in the rain เปียกฝน น่าสงสารจัง

[@OnePackWanderers]

It was fun 😄

[@sompoat2504]

One of the best Roti in tiwn is ca;;ed "Guroti". Just opposte the temple of reclining Buddha.

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you for the info! Always appreciated 🙏🏼

[@DragonHeartBodyModification]

Wow.

[@virginimonster]

Very very beautiful!!

[@thiradetsrinumnoi1204]

แวะมาเที่ยวที่ลพบุรีบ้างนะ

[@user-vc3sn2rv5b]

Thank you from Thai ❤️

[@artadventure8925]

👍👍amazing 🇹🇭

[@germanbeer2466]

Wonderful trip

[@terebellum1981]

Cutest couple.