Sukhothai Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Sukhothai province, Thailand
About Sukhothai
Ancient Sukhothai was the first capital of theSukhothai Kingdom, a long arc of territory that ran through what is today's Laos and western Thailand as far as the Malay states. The kingdom was established in 1238 by Phokhun Si Intharathit, the founder of the Phra Ruang dynasty. It was the state that eventually had the greatest influence on the later Siamese and Thai kingdoms. Traditional Thai history has it that Ramkhamhaeng the Great, the third ruler of the Phra Ruang dynasty, developed the capital at Sukhothai. He is also venerated as being the inventor of the Thai alphabet and being an all-round role model for Thailand's politics, monarchy, and religion. The province's temples and monuments have been restored and theUNESCO-listedSukhothai Historical Parkcovers a wide area with numerous s
Top Attractions in Sukhothai
Explore the best things to see and do in Sukhothai:
- ★Centre for Study and Preservation of Sangkhalok Kilns
- ★Fish Museum
- ★Ho Thewalai Mahakaset
- ★Kamphaeng Hak Gate
- ★King Ramkhamhaeng Monument
- ★Namo Gate
- ★Noen Prasat
- ★Or Gate
Where to Eat in Sukhothai
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ban Kru Eiw
- 🍴Chopper Bar
- 🍴Dream Café
- 🍴Fueng Fah
- 🍴Poo Restaurant
- 🍴Sukhothai Night Market
Where to Stay in Sukhothai
- 🏨4T Guesthouse
- 🏨At Home Guesthouse
- 🏨Baan Thai
- 🏨Gardenhouse
- 🏨Happy Guest House
- 🏨Hotel Sawasdipong
Sukhothai Travel Guide Sections
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