<strong>Exploring Sukhothai: </strong>Sukhothai was the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam, in the 13th and 14th centuries. Today, its impressive Buddhist monasteries can be explored in Thailand's Sukhothai Historical Park.
Exploring Sukhothai: Sukhothai was the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam, in the 13th and 14th centuries. Today, its impressive Buddhist monasteries can be explored in Thailand's Sukhothai Historical Park.
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<strong>World Heritage Site: </strong>UNESCO added Sukhothai and its associated towns to its World Heritage list in 1991, crediting the city with developing many of the unique identifying characteristics that represent Thai culture today, including language, religion and architecture.
World Heritage Site: UNESCO added Sukhothai and its associated towns to its World Heritage list in 1991, crediting the city with developing many of the unique identifying characteristics that represent Thai culture today, including language, religion and architecture.
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<strong>Wat Si Chum:</strong> Among the historical park's most popular sites is Wat Si Chum, which features a giant seated Buddha statue.
Wat Si Chum: Among the historical park's most popular sites is Wat Si Chum, which features a giant seated Buddha statue.
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<strong>Wat Mahathat: </strong>Wat Mahathat, pictured, sits at the center of the historical park.
Wat Mahathat: Wat Mahathat, pictured, sits at the center of the historical park.
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<strong>Festival of Lights: </strong>Every year, Sukhothai hosts a Festival of Lights to celebrate Loy Krathong, a popular nationwide observance. During the event, the historical park's ancient monuments are dramatically lit up.
Festival of Lights: Every year, Sukhothai hosts a Festival of Lights to celebrate Loy Krathong, a popular nationwide observance. During the event, the historical park's ancient monuments are dramatically lit up.
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<strong>Loy Krathong celebrations: </strong>Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar – usually in November. Sukhothai hosts Thailand's biggest Loy Krathong festival.
Loy Krathong celebrations: Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar – usually in November. Sukhothai hosts Thailand's biggest Loy Krathong festival.
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<strong>Coming soon: </strong>Featuring traditional parades, light and sound shows and fireworks, this year’s Sukhothai Festival of Lights is on from November 8-15.
Coming soon: Featuring traditional parades, light and sound shows and fireworks, this year’s Sukhothai Festival of Lights is on from November 8-15.
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