Because Ayutthaya had been completely destroyed, King Taksin chose to establish a new capital at Thonburi. Although a small town, Thonburi was strategically near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River and therefore suitable as a seaport. It had two. Forts on each side of the river that protected the city against attack by the river. To further defend his country, King taksin needed weapons, which he got through trade. Besides, foreign
Trade was also needed to revive the thai economy, which had suffered badly during the war with Burma.