SukhotaiSukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam. © Corbis / Age Fotostock
Suhkotai, "the city of happiness" symbolises the Thailand of yesteryear. The first capital of Siam, this ancient city is a genuine treasure where art blends seamlessly into history. Ayutthaya is home to temples of Siamese origin. Popular with tourists, it is a suberb stop-off for splendid ruins and it has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.