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Sukhothai Province

Sukhothai which literally means “Dawn of Happiness” with an area of 6,596 square kilometres, is about 427 kilometres north of Bangkok, and was founded in 1238. Sukhothai was the capital of Thailand for approximately 120 years.

Administratively, Sukhothai is divided into the following districts: Muang Sukhothai, Sawan Khalok, Ban Dan Lan Hoi, Si Samrong, Thung Sariam, Kong Krailat, Khiri Mat, Si Satchanalai and Si Nakhon.

Sukhothai Province 

Phra Mae Ya Shirne

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Phra Mae Ya Shirne is situated in front of the City Hall and is highly respected by Sukhothai residents. It

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Thuriang Kiln

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Thuriang Kiln is a site where Sukhothai celadons were made. Kilns exist in an area measuring 100 by 700 metres.

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The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum

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inside the park, displays gifts from the ex-abbot of Wat Ratchathani and art objects unearthed in Sukhothaiand nearby provinces. It

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Wat Traphang-Thong-Lang

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Wat Traphang-Thong-Lang houses a square Mondop which is beautifully decorated by stucco figures in niches. The southern side portrays the

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Wat Chedi-Sung

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Wat Chedi-Sung is situated near Wat Traphang Thong Lang. The upper part of the Chedi is round. The base is

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The Ramkhamhaeng National Park (Khao Luang, Sukhothai)

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This exquisite national park with a combined natural and historical background covers an area of 314 square kilometers, and was

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Sawankhaworanayok National Museum

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Sawankhaworanayok National Museum is 38 kilometres from Sukhothai and 2 kilometres further on a road on the left. The museum

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Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center

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Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center is located at Ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometres to the north of

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Si Satchanalai National Park

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Si Satchanalai National Park has a total area of 213 square kilometres. It covers areas in Amphoe Si Satchanalai and

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Sangkhalok Museum

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Sangkhalok is the name of ceramic wares produced in the old city of Sukhothai. The museum displays the collection of

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Noen Prasat

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Noen Prasat is where traces of the royal palace are found. It lies in the centre of the town and

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Wat Mai

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Situated to the north of Wat Mahathat is Wat Mai. The temple, having a brick Wihan as the main sanctuary,

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King Ramkhamhaeng Monument

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Situated to the north of Wat Mahathat is the King Ramkhamhaeng Monument. The bronze statue of King Ramkhamhaeng sits on

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Wat Chetuphon

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A mondop enshrines four Buddha images in different postures: sitting, standing, walking, and reclining.  The outer walls of the mondop

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Wat Chang-Rop

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Wat Chang-Rop is situated in the Aranyik area. A Chedi is decorated with an elephant emerging from the base. A

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Wat Sa-Si

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Situated near Wat Chana Songkhram is Wat Sa Si.  Around a Singhalese-style chedi is the main sanctuary on an island

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Wat Saphan Hin

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This is situated on a hill 200 metres high. A pathway of slate slabs leads to the sanctuary yard.

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Wat Chang Lom

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Wat Chang Lom is an important monument within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A huge bell-shaped Chedi supported by

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Wat Si-Sawai

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Situated among magnificent scenery southwest of Wat Mahathat is Wat Si-Sawai. Three Prangs (pagodas) of Lop Buri or Hindu-style and

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Wat Traphang-Ngoen

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Situated to the west of Wat Mahathat is Wat Traphang-Ngoen with its square pedestal, main sanctuary, and stucco standing Buddha

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