Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 427
kilometres north of Bangkok or some 298 kilometres south of Chiang Mai.
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th
centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of
Thai architecture.
the ancient city of Sukhothait has a great deal to offer those interested in
historical sites.
Sukhothai historical park covers the ruins of the ancient Sukhothai
capital. The city walls of Sukhothai form a rectangle about 2 km east-west
by 1.6 km north-south. There used to be a gate at the centre of each wall.
Inside are the remains of the royal palace and twenty-six temples, the
largest being Wat Mahathat.
The park is maintained by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand with help
from UNESCO, which recognised it as a World Heritage Site.
