Sukhothai - Tourism Authority of Thailand, Malaysia

10 11Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region,with the provincial capital situated some 450 km. north ofBangkok and some 350 km. south of Chiang Mai. The provincecovers 6,596 sq. km. and is above all noted as the centre of theold Thai kingdom of Sukhothai, with major historical remainsat Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai. Its main natural attraction isKhao Luang mountain park. The provincial capital, sometimescalled New Sukhothai, is a small town lying on the Yom Riverwhose main business is serving tourists who visit the nearbySukhothai Historical Park.City AttractionsPhra Mae Ya ShrineSituated in front of the City Hall, the Shrine houses the PhraMae Ya figure, in ancient queen’s dress, said to have been madeby King Ramkhamhaeng as a dedication to his late mother NangSueang.Sangkhalok MuseumThe Museum displays Sangkhalok (Sawankhalok) ceramics ofthe kind produced in old Sukhothai and ceramics produced inthe old Lanna Kingdom (now northern Thailand). Located 1 km.from town on the Phitsanulok Road; open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission : 100 baht adults, 20 baht children.Wat Si ChumFish MuseumLocated in Rama IV Park on the Phitsanulok Road, the Museumdisplays a variety of freshwater fish mentioned in Thai literature.Open daily except Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., admission free.Old SukhothaiFounded in the 13 th century, Sukhothai was the first trulySukhothai Historical Park Wat MahathatSukhothaiThe province covers 6,596 sq. km. and is aboveall noted as the centre of the old Thai kingdomof Sukhothai, with major historical remains atSukhothai and Si Satchanalai.