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Phra Mae Ya Shrine �������������� Situated in front of the City Hall,
Thanon Nikhon Kasem, by the Yom River, the shrine is highly respected
by Sukhothai residents. It houses an idol of Phra Mae Ya, a stone �gure
with a long face, tapered chin, long halo, and dressed as an ancient
queen. The idol is about 1 metre high and is supposed to have been
built during King Ramkhamhaeng the Great’s reign as a dedication to
his late mother Nang Sueang.
In this connection, the word Phra Mae Ya or grandmother in Thai is
literally a term of endearment since the local people regarded King
Ramkhamhaeng the Great as their father. The statue was formerly
housed in a rock shelter of Phra Mae Ya Mountain. The Sukhothai
residents later relocated it to the present shrine situated in front of
the City Hall. The shrine is also believed to house the spirit of King
Ramkhamhaeng the Great. The Phra Mae Ya Fair is held annually in
late February.
To get there: A local bus service operates from the municipality to
the shrine.
Wat Thai Chumphon��������������� Charotwithithong Road,
Tambon Thani. Enshired Luang Pho Tho, Sukhothai era Buddha image.
Luang Pho Ngan Buddha Image is enshrined in the wihan closed by.
The mural painting there is also very interesting.
Sangkhalok Museum �������������������������� It is located within
Ananda hotel, Krachong intersection. The museum displays more
than 2,000 pieces of Sangkhalok ceramic wares collected from various
sources both locally and internationally. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-
5.00 p.m. Admission fees for adults and children are 100 baht. For more
information, Tel: 0 5561 4333.
To get there: Use the local bus or the tricycle services from the market
to the museum.
Fish Museum ����������������������������������������This is located in
the Rama IX Park, along Highway No. 12, on the Sukhothai – Phitsanulok
route. The museum is on the right-hand side. It displays a variety of
fresh water �sh mentioned in Thai literature such as the travel poems
titled Kap Ho Khlong Nirat Phra Bat and Kap Ho Khlong Praphat Than
Thongdaeng, and the Kap He Ruea boat song by Chaofa Thammathibet
(Chaofa Kung). It is open daily except Tuesdays from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00
p.m. There is no admission fee.
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