Sukhothai has a rich history and a there are a number of significant sites dotted around the Sukhothai Historical Park. One of the most photographed of those sites is Wat Si Chum (Temple of the Bodhi Tree) with its giant seated Buddha image. The … [Read more...]
Celebrating Loy Krathong in Sukhothai
As one of the most enchanting of all Thai festivals, Loy Krathong can be a joy to experience wherever you are in Thailand. But there are some locations, such as Sukhothai and Chiang Mai, where the 'Festival of Lights' is extra special. The … [Read more...]
Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai
If you are planning a visit to Sukhothai (and if you aren't you should!) then try to make time too for Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Similar to Sukhothai Historical Park but with fewer visitors, Si Satchanalai is an open green space dotted with … [Read more...]
Wat Saphan Hin, Sukhothai
Situated on a hill that rises 200 metres from the plane below, Wat Saphan Hin is the highlight of the sites in the western zone of the Sukhothai Historical Park. There may not be much of the original temple left, but it's still an atmospheric … [Read more...]
Sukhothai Historical Park
Arguably the most impressive set of ruins in Thailand, Sukhothai Historical Park was awarded Unesco World Heritage status in 1991. Many of the temples here date back almost 800 years and with a picturesque natural setting it is a wonderful place to … [Read more...]
Review: At Home Sukhothai Guest House
On a recent visit to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai I opted to stay at the small guest-house, At Home Sukhothai which has received lots of good reviews on various online sites, but is it worthy of the positive recommendations? Here's my personal review … [Read more...]
King Ramkhamhaeng the Great
One of the most important figures in Thai history, King Ramkhamhaeng (Rama the Bold) ruled the ancient Sukhothai kingdom from 1278-1298. Regarded as a benevolent and wise ruler, one of his major achievements was the compilation of a system of writing … [Read more...]
