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Suan Luang Phra Ruang Chaloem Phra Kiat or Phra
Ruang Park (Thung Mae Rawing) �������������������������������
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It is located at Mu. 9, Tambon Pa Kum Ko. Originally a large
swamp, this park currently covers 830 rai: 645 rai of water, and 185 rai
of land. An island of scenic beauty, due to its geographical form, this
park marks an ideal recreational area. Various activities include crossing
the old 300-metre wooden bridge and paying homage to the following
idols: Phra Ruang statue at the Phra Ruang’s circle - situated at the
island’s entrance, Kwan Yin statue, and Pu Kok shrine - situated near
the Pa Kum Ko Sub-district Administration Organization. In addition,
tourists can enjoy resting at the pavilions along the path, as well as,
see the picturesque view around the island, mixed cultivation farming
project, which includes paddy farming, horticulture, and poultry
rearing. Furthermore, there is a farmer’s museum housing various
ancient farming equipment and showcasing the traditional lifestyle
of Sukhothai farmers. Tourists will also �nd a herbal demonstration
garden, sapling nursery, and building selling products of Sukhothai.
Amphoe Si Satchanalai
Si Satchanalai Historical Park���������������������������������
It is located at Tambon Mueang Kao, a.k.a. Kaeng Luang, which is 11
kilometres o� Amphoe Si Satchanalai towards Amphoe Sawankhalok
or some 550 kilometres from Bangkok. With an area of approximately
45.14 square kilometres covering Tambon Si Satchanalai, Tambon
Sarachit, Tambon Nong O, and Tambon Tha Chai, the ancient town of Si
Satchanalai, formerly known as Mueang Chaliang, is located within Ban
Phra Prang, Tambon Si Satchanalai. It was renamed during the reign of
Phra Ruang Dynasty when a new administrative centre was established
to replace Chaliang. Ruins of 204 monuments out of 215 places have
been discovered within the park. Major places of interest include:
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat ���������������������� Also
known as Wat Phra Borommathat Mueang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang,
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is situated 3 kilometres outside and to
the southeast of the ancient Si Satchanalai’s wall. This large historic
temple complex is a 1 st class royal temple. Important buildings
include the main prang built from blocks of laterite covered with lime
plaster. Architectural characteristics of the prang tower indicate that
it could be dated to the Ayutthaya period. A staircase in front of the
huge prang leads to a relic chamber and the prang’s wall sees faded
mural paintings. In front of this reliquary are remains of a large wihan
enshrining an image of the Buddha subduing Mara. To the right features
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