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Fact Or Fiction? Viral Claim Connects Ayodhya To Thailand's Former Capital Ayutthaya
24htopnews | April 27, 2026 1:08 PM CST

At the centre of the discussion is the historical city of Ayutthaya, which served as the capital of Thailand from the 14th to the 18th century. The similarity in the names “Ayodhya” and “Ayutthaya” has often led to speculation about a possible connection. In fact, historians widely acknowledge that the name Ayutthaya was derived from Ayodhya,

A viral video featuring a foreign tourist has sparked widespread curiosity and debate after he claimed that Ayodhya was once the former capital of Thailand. The statement, made confidently in the video, quickly gained traction across social media platforms, prompting both intrigue and confusion among viewers. But do you know that Ayutthaya was the former capital of Thailand, which also served as the centre of the Siamese Kingdom for 417 years from 1350 until it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767.

Similarity between Ayodhya and Ayutthaya

At the centre of the discussion is the historical city of Ayutthaya, which served as the capital of Thailand from the 14th to the 18th century. The similarity in the names “Ayodhya” and “Ayutthaya” has often led to speculation about a possible connection. In fact, historians widely acknowledge that the name Ayutthaya was derived from Ayodhya, the ancient Indian city associated with the epic Ramayana and believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.

Kings of Thailand carry the name Ramathibodi


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