Founded in 1350, Ayutthaya was Thailand’s second capital (after Sukhothai) for 417 years, until it was destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. Since then, Bangkok has become the third capital. Ayutthaya was named UNESCO World Heritage in 1991 because of its characteristic brick and stucco architecture. It is simply an excellent witness to the period of development of true Thai national art.     Currently, the Thai government has contracted with local artisans to produce Thai bricks made using traditional skills. These bricks will be used to restore the city to its former splendor. Vance Kitira tries to support local artisans whenever possible, and offering authentic Thai Brick trays to our customers is an opportunity to bring a bit of ancient culture to the western world as well.