Travel Thailand Haiku - Grand Stupas Poem by john tiong chunghoo

old wonders
new fascination
Ayuthaya Historical Park

these stupas
grounded - by
the weight of sins

Ayuthaya used to be one of the brightest cities in Asia until it was sacked by the Burmese in the 18th century. Today, the splendour of the city is inspired by its old and grand stupas, huge buddhas and
several stately ruins with great historical significance. Since 1991, the city has been declared as a Unesco Heritage Site. Tourists arrive in droves to look at the old wonders with new fascination.