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Sukhothai, literally
means "The Dawn of
Happiness", is Thailand
ancient capital and
World Heritage site,
established in 1238 as
the capital of the first
independent Thai
Kingdom, located about
440 kilometres North of
Bangkok. It is
considered the cradle of
Thai civilization
because Thai alphabets,
arts, culture and laws
originated during this
Sukhothai Era. |
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Sukhothai Historical
Park This park is
located 12 kms.from town
and restored by the Fine
Arts Department in
cooperation with UNESCO.
Among the attractions
are the remains of
several major Buddhist
temples, a complex
system of canals and
ponds to supply water to
the city, and a lotus
bud-shaped stupa
typifying Sukhothai
architecture.
Srisatchanalai
Historical Park A
satellite city during
the Sukhothai period,
Sri satchanalai is
located on the bank of
the Yom river East of
the capital. Among the
remains to be seen in
the park are Wat Chang
Lom, adorned with 39
stucco elephants
buttresses, and Wat
Chedi Chet Thaeo.
Phitsanulok Located
about 60 kms from
Sukhothai, Phitsanulok's
Wat Phra Sri Rattana
Mahathat contains one of
Thailand's most
beautiful and
significant Buddha
image, Phra Buddha
Chinnaratwhich was
casted in 1357. |
