Wang Chang Ayutthaya Lae Phaniat
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Wang Chang Ayutthaya or its former name Phang Chang Ayutthaya
Lae Phaniat is along Pa Thon Road, not far from Khum Khun Phaen,
Ayutthaya historical park, Pratu Chai sub-district, Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. It is
founded on 17 February 1997 under the support of the Fine Arts
Department and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The word “Lae”
that means looking at, watching and glancing is an ancient word.
The word “Phaniat” means a historic site for capturing elephants
(elephant corrals) in the Krung Si Ayutthaya period. So two
words mean means a working place for elephants and taking care
of elephant corrals.
The first important place in this
palace is a large space for elephants. It is a rest area for
elephants and mahouts. Elephants and people are separated by a
rope. The tourists can take some pictures from the external area
and can also feed them with their trunks.
In front of the
large rest area of elephants is a rest area for little
elephants. It is the highlight because there are a lot of
activities so that tourists can play with those adorable
elephants. After entering it, you will be welcomed by some staff
who can also take some photos if you want to take a picture with
some elephants with only 40 baht charge for each person. On the
weekend or public holidays, you can enjoy an elephant show with
music, narration and additional amusement “Lot Thong Chang” or
going under the elephant’s belly to bring good luck to the
visitors which is one of the exciting activities.
On
weekdays, an elephant riding service is offered daily from 9 am
to 5 pm with the charge from 100 to 500 baht depending on the
time of 15 or 30 minutes. If you are interested in staying
overnight to comprehend the lives of elephants in Chang Phaniat
Luang village, you can
contact to attend the “Once raising an elephant in Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya province” program. For more information, please
contact 08-6901-3981 or 08-1821-7065. |
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14.35248 N |
100.55883 E |
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