Portuguese Settlement, Ayutthaya

Portuguese village, erected on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, at the south of Ayutthaya province. Once in the reign of King Chai Raja (1534-1546 A.D.), Portuguese people came into Siam and joined in the war with Thais. Because of Thais' victory, Portuguese then was pleased by the King at that time and was given the land for being the residence.

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Information

: Tourism Authority of Thailand Tourist Service Center : TAT Central Office : Region 6 (Temporary Office), 108/22 Mu 4, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000 Tel.: (66 35) 246-076-7; Fax: (66 35) 246-078 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Ang Thong, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi : Hotel & Resorts in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

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