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This is the first European Heritage Map of Bangkok and Ayutthaya, highlighting 65 sites in Bangkok and Ayutthaya that are of importance in the history of European-Thai relations. It maps palaces designed by Italian and German architects, churches established by the French and Portuguese, trading posts left by Danish and Dutch businessmen, bridges of Belgian and British make, and even military uniforms of Polish design.
The European Heritage Map of Bangkok and Ayutthaya provides unique insights in the rich and diverse history of Euro-Thai relations, and reminds us of the historical foundations on which today's excellent relations between Europe and Thailand are based.
The European Heritage Map was produced for EUNIC Thailand, the Embassies of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom, and the Delegation of the European Union. Paper copies are available to the public for free at selected sites pdf - 64 KB [64 KB] of cultural and touristic interest around Bangkok and Ayutthaya. EUNIC Thailand (European Union National Institutes for CultureThailand) is the common framework for the promotion of European culture and European-Thai cultural dialogue and exchange.