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Sukhothai
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SUKHOTHAI
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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Sukhothai - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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SUKHOTHAI PROVINCE OVERVIEW |
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Capital: New Sukhothai
Location: 6,596.1 km2
Area: Northern
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Population: 593,264
Density: 90 /km2
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| Town and Districts |
| Mueang Sukhothai, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Khiri Mat, Kong Krailat, Si Satchanalai, Si Samrong, Sawankhalok, Si Nakhon, Thung Saliam |
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| General Information
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Located in the valley of the Yom Ri, Sukhothai is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. The neighboring provinces are Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak and Lampang. The name of Sukhothai can be translated as Dawn of Happiness.
Sukhothai with a name meaning dawn of happiness, was founded in the 13th century and became the kingdom's first capital, overseeing a period seen as a golden age. Thai arts and culture prospered throughout the reign of eight Sukhothai kings, including King Ramkhamhaeng, who created the Thai alphabet. Gradual decline began in 1365, with the city eventually became a subservient state to Ayutthaya.
By far the most interesting attraction in the province is the old ruined city of Sukhothai. Set in a 45-square kilometre World Heritage-listed historical park, the ruins are spread out and easily explored by bicycle. Further afield there are more ruins at Si Satchanalai and several smaller sites, but most people tend to just tour old Sukhothai.
Sukhothai was also famed for its export of Sawankhalok pottery to much of Asia during its heyday, with a museum these days providing a glimpse into its production, the precursor to the celadon pottery Thailand is known for today.
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GETTING IN - OUT
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* Car: You will find it enjoyable to drive from Bangkok by having the opportunity of really seeing rural Thailand. They will travel through a number of provinces: Ayutthaya, capital of Thailand before Bangkok; Saraburi with its temple of Lord Buddha's Footprint; Lopburi with its ancient Khmer temple; Chai Nat with its huge irrigation dam; Nakhon Sawan where major rivers converge to form Maenam Chao Phraya; Phitsanulok with its various attractions; Kamphaeng Phet and Tak with their striking views of hills and rivers.
* Bus: The air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Sukhothai daily between 9.45 a.m. and 10.20 p.m., frequently during the morning. The journey takes 7 hours.
*Train: There are no trains going directly to Sukhothai. One may travel by train to Phitsanulok and then take a local bus to Sukhothai, about 59 kilometres away.
*Plane: The Bangkok Airways has a daily flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai. The Sukhothai Airport is located some 20 kms north of the city. Thai Airways operate several flights daily to Phitsanulok. |
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GETTING AROUND
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SUKHOTHAI PROVINCE RESOURCES |
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SUKHOTHAI PROVINCE ECONOMY |
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| Northern Thailand |
| Chiang Mai - Chaing Dao - Mae Ai , Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong - Chaing Saen , Lampang, Lamphun , Mae Hong Son - Pai ,
Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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| Central Thailand |
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Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok , Lop Buri, Nakhon Phathom, Nonthaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan - Hua Hin,
Phetchaburi - Chaam ,
Ratchaburi, Chanthaburi , Chon Buri - Pattaya, Rayong - Ko Samet, Trat - Koh Chang , Lop Buri |
| Southern Thailand |
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Chumphon, Krabi - Ao Nang - Ko Phi Phi - Rai Leh , Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,Pattani,
Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui , Trang, Yala |
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