Sukhothai Province

BackGround
    Sukhothai was the first kingdom of the Thais in this Peninsula. Two Princes-Pho Khun Pha Muang of Muang Rad and Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao of Muang Bangyang combined their forces and fought the Khmers who commanded and extensive empire throughout this p art to the world. They drove the Khmers out of Sukhothai , a major frontier post of the Khmer Empire , and established it as their capital in 1238. Pho Khun Bang Klang Hao , urged by the people to be King , was enthroned with the royal title of Pho Khun Si Indrathit. King Si Indrathit had two sons-Pho Khun Ban Muang and Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng. After his death , Pho Khun Ban Muang , succeeded him. His brother , Pho Khun Ramkhamhaeng , ascended the throne in 1278 and reigned for forty years. He was Thailand's first great King.
   
    One of Thailand's finest warriors , King Ramkhamhaeng Made Sukhothai a powerful and extensive kingdom which included many parts of what are today neighboring countries. A number of ancient cities paid him tribute. King Ramkhamhaeng opened direct political relations with China and made two trips to China-the first in 1282 to visit the Emperor Kublai Khan and the second in 1300 after Kublai Khan's death. From the second visit he brought back Chinese artisans who taught the Thais the art of pottery. Today the old "Sangkhalok Potteries" are eagerly sought by collectors. A major achievement of King Ramkhamhaeng was the revision of various forms of Khmer alphabets into a system suitable for the writing of Thai words. The alphabet that he invented in 1283 was essentially the same as that in use today.

    During his reign there was prosperity and happiness. There was water in the paddyfields and fish in the water. A stone inscription reads in part , "This Muang Sukhothai is good. In the water there are fish , in the field there is rice. The rulers doe s not levy a tax on the people who travel along the road together , leading their oxen on the way to trade and riding their horses on the way to sell. Whoever wants to trade in elephants , so trades. Whoever wants to trade in horses , so trades. Whoever w ants to trade in silver and gold , so trades." King Ramkhamhaeng also promoted religion and culture and , through his effort , Buddhism made head-way among the people. Inspirational faith gave birth to classic forms of Thai religious arts. Images of the Lord Buddha sculptured during the Sukhothai Era are cultural treasures which impart a feeling of peace and serenity. A total of eight kings ruled Sukhothai. The gradual decline of Sukhothai occurred during the reigns of the last two kings. The end of this first Thai Kingdom occurred in 1365 when it become a vassal state of Ayutthaya , a young and rising power to th e south. Ayutthaya became the capital of Thailand before Bangkok.

Travel

Transportation from Bangkok to SuKhothai

By Bus : Both air and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok for Sukhothai daily from the Northern Bus Terminal, Phahonyothin Rd. Contact the station or call 279-4484-7 (air-conditioned bus) and 271-0101-5 (non air-conditioned bus).

By Train : There are no Train going to Sukhothai. One may travel by train to Phitsanulok and take a local bus to Sukhothai, some 50 kms. Away. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel : 223-7010, 223-7020.

By Plane : THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL LTD. (domestic) flies daily to Phisanulok, Tel : 280-0080 for more details. The connection is Sukhothai by bus in only 1 hour.

    Those with private cars, will find it enjoyable to drive from Bangkok, having to opportunity of really seeing rural Thailand. They will travel through a number of provinces: Ayutthaya, capital of Thailand before Bangkok; Saraburi, with its temple of Lord Buddha's Footprint; Lopburi, with its ancient Khmer temple; Chainat with its hung irrigation dam; Nakhon Sawan where major rivers converge to form Maenam Chao Phraya; Phisanulok, with its various attraction; Kamphaengphet and Tak with their striking views of hills and rivers.

Interesting Place

Phra Mae Ya Shrine

    This shrine is situated in front of the City Hall and is highly respected by Sukhothai residents. It houses an Idol of Phra Mae Ya , a stone figure with a white face and long hair , and dressed as an ancient Queen. The Idol is about 1 meter high and supposed to have been built during King Ramkhamhaeng's reign as a dedication to his late mother Nang Suang.
   
The Sukhothai Historical Park

    This is located 12 kms. from town on Sukhothai-Tak Highway. Open daily from 8.30-16.30 hrs. Admission fee is 20 baht. Ruins of the royal palaces , Buddhist temples , the city gates , walls moats , dams , ditches , ponds , canals and the water dyke co ntrol system which was the magical and spiritual center of the kingdom are now preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department with the cooperation of UNESCO , not only with a view of fostering Thailand's national identity but of safeguarding a fine ex ample of mankind's cultural heritage. Tourist Service Center is near Wat Phra Phai Luang. The center provides information and facilitates visitors to the Sukhothai-Historical Park , as well as display models of historical building and structures in old Su khothai. Places of interest are as follows:-
   
Inside The City Walls
The Wall of The Old City

    The city wall is located in the center of the historical park in Tambon Muang Kao and surrounded by earthen ramparts. The north and the south walls are each 2,000 meters long , where as the east and the west walls are each 1,600 meters long. The wall s contain four main gates : Sanluang on the north , Namo on the south , Kamphaenghak on the east , and Oar on the west. A stone inscription mentions that Kings Ramkhamhaeng set up a bell at one of the gates. If his subjects needed help they would ring the bell and the king Would come out to settle in disputes and dispense justice.
    Inside the town stand 35 monuments including , Buddhist temples and many other structures.
 
The Royal Palace and Wat Mahathat

    The royal palace lies in the center of the town and covers an area of 160,000 square meters. This area is surrounded by a moat and contains two main compounds; the royal building and the sanctuary in the palace. In the royal compound exist the ruins of the royal building called Noen Phrasat, which might be Sala Phramat or Buddha Sala mentioned in Sukhothai stone inscription.
    Here , the famous stone inscription of the King Ramkhamhaeng was found by King Mongkut in the 19th century together with a piece of the stone throne called "Manangkhasila Asana." King Ramkhamhaeng set up the throne in the midst f a sugarpalm grove wh ere , at his request , a monk preached on Buddhist Subbath days and the King conducted the affairs of state on other days. This throne was later installed in Bangkok's Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
    A sanctuary lying to the west behind the Royal Palace compound is Wat Mahathat. It is Sukhothai's largest Wat and a customary main chedi , in lotus-bud shape , and a ruined viharn. At the base of the Chedi stand Buddhist disciples in adoration , and on the pedestal seated Buddha images. In front of this religuary is large viharn formerly containing a remarkable seated bronze Buddha image of Sukhothai style , which was cast and installed by King Lithai of Sukhothai in 1362. At the end of the 18th cent ury , the image was removed to the order of the Viharn Luang of Wat Suthat in Bangkok By the order of the King Rama I and has since been named Phra Si Sakaya Muni. In front of the large viharn is another smaller viharn which was probably built during the Ayutthaya period. Its main Buddha image (8 meters high) was installed inside a separate building. In front of the southern image a piece of sculpture called "Khom Dam Din" (a Khmer who come by way of walking underground) was found , and is now kept in the Mae Ya Shrine near the Sukhothai Government House. On the South stands a pedestal of a large chedi built up in steps , the lowest platform is adorned with beautiful stucco figures of demons , elephants , lion with angles riding on their backs. Mural pai ntings adorn the crept to this chedi.
   
Wat Si-Sawai

    Situated among magnificent scenery southwest of Wat Mahathat is Wat Si-Sawai. Three prangs are surrounded by a laterite wall. Inside the wall , the viharn in the west , built of latrite , is separate from the main prang which was constructed in Lop Buri or Hindu-style but the others , also constructed beside the prangs , are Buddhist viharns. The Crown Prince (King Rama VI) , found a trace of Hindu sculpture Sayomphu , the greatest Hindu God in this sanctuary. In his opinion this ruin was once a indu shrine , but was later converted into a Buddhist monastery.
   
Wat Traphang-Ngoen

    Situated to the west of Wat Mahathat is Wat Traphang-Ngoen with itstal , main sanctuary , and stucco standing Buddha image in four niches. There is a viharn in front and , in the east of the pond , an island with an ubosot. This edifice has already c rumble and only its pedestal and laterite columns still remain. Many monuments and magnificent scenery are visible from this location.
   
Wat Chana-Songkhram

    Situated to the north of Wat Mahathat is Wat Chana-Songkhram. Its main sanctuary is round Singhalese-style chedi. In front of the chedi exists the base of a viharn and behind the former stands an ubosot. Bases of twelve small chedis are also visible. Near the Charot Withi Thong Road is a strange chedi having three bases , one on top of the other.
   
Wat Sa-Si

    Situated near Wat Chanasongkhram is Wat Sa-Si. Around a Singhalese-style chedi s the main sanctuary on an island n the middle of Trakuan Pond. A large viharn contains a stucco Buddha image. To the south stand nine chedis of different sizes.
   
San-Ta-Pha-Daeng or Deity Shrine

    Situated to the north of Wat Mahathat is San-Ta-Pha-Daeng. This Monument consists of only one laterile prang with a staircase in the front. Sandstone Hindu divines (of Lop Buri-style) were discovered here.
   
King Ramkhamhaeng Monument

    Situated on the north of Wat Mahathat is the King Ramkhamhaeng Monument. The bronze statue of King Ramkhamhaeng sits on a throne named Phra-Thaen-Manangkhasila-Asana with a base relief recording his life.
   
Wat Mai

    Situated to the north of Wat Mahathat is Wat Mai. Wat Mai , having a brick viharn as the main sanctuary , is in Ayutthaya style. The columns of the viharn are made of laterite. A bronze image of the Buddha under a Naga , (Lop Buri-style) was found he re and is now preserved in the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum.
   
The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum

    The Ramkhamhaeng National Museum was built in 1960 and opened on January 25,1964. The museum collection include gifts from the ex-abbot of Wat Ratchathani and art objects unearthed in Sukhothai and nearby province. T is open daily from 09.00-16.00 hr s. except on Mondays , Tuesdays and official holidays. Admission fee 10 baht.
   
Wat Traphang-Thong

    Situated to the east of Wat mahathat is Wat Traphang-Thong. The monastery is located on an island in the middle of a large pond. A ruined laterite Singhalese-style chedi is on the island. In front of it , a new mondop contains the Lord Buddha's Footp rint slab that was created by King Lithai in 1390 on Samanakut or Phra Ba Yai Hill. This Footprint was removed to the new mondop some years ago. An annual fair to worship this sacred Lord Buddha's Footprint takes place at the same time as the Loi Krathing festival.
   
Outside The City Walls
The Sites in The North
Wat Phra-Pha-Luang

    This temple lies about 500 meters north of San Luang Gate. This sanctuary , formerly a Khmer-Hindu shrine , but later covered into the Buddhist monastery , is surrounded by a moat. T s second in importance to Wat Mahathaat. N side there are three pr angs like Wat Si-Sawai. But the southern and the central ones , have crumbled , leaving only the northern one decorated with stucco figures. N front of these prangs are a viharn and a crumbled chedi; the later has a pedestal decorated with stucco seated B uddha mages. A mondop contains Buddha images in four postures; sitting , reclining , standing and walking. They are now all in ruins. A Sivalinga (Phallic emblem of Hindu gods) was unearthed in the compound of this sanctuary.
   
Ruin of Old Celadon Factory (Thuriang Kiln)

    Thuriang Kiln is a site where Sukhothai celadons were made. Kiln exist n an area measuring 100 by 700 meters. Each kiln is divided into three sections; the fire area , the pottery baking oven , and the flue. The pottery found here is usually decorate d by three different painted designs on their bottom: a disc , a fish and a flower. Forty-nine kilns and small edifices are visible. To the north a pond has been dug into stone.
   
Wat Sangkhawat

    This lies about 1,980 meters north of Wat Mahathat. The viharn enshrines a stucco mage of Sukhothai style. Behind stands a Singhalese-style chedi. To the south , a brick ubosot base is surrounded by slate semas.
   
Wat Hin-Tang

    This lies about 2,400 meters north of Wat Mahathat. The Singhalese-style brick chedi is supported by a laterite base and surrounded by a laterite wall. A Sukhothai inscription of Wat Hin-Tang described Buddhist relics and religious rites.
   
Wat Khung-Wai

    This lies about 300 metres away from Wt Hin Tang.
   
Wat Si-Chum

    This lies about 1,500 metres north of Wat Mahathat and was originally surrounded by a moat. A square mondop is the main sanctuary and contains a monumental stucco-over-brick Buddha image in the attitude Subduing Mara, called "Phra Achana." This Buddh a measures 11.30 metres from knee to knee.
    The mondop is 32 metres square and 15 metres high, and the walls are 3 metres thick. There is a passageway in the left inner wall itself which leads to the above crossbeam. On the ceiling of the passageway are more than fifty engraved slate slabs ill ustrating Jataka scenes.
   
The sites in the west
Wat Saphan-Hin

    This is situated on the hill 200 metres high. A pathway of slate slabs leads to the sanctuary yard.
   
Wat Aranyik

    Wat Aranyik is located near Wat Saphan-Him in the Aranyik area dwellings places for monks (kuti), caves, and the bases of ubosot and viharn line the path way to the sanctuary.
   
Wat Chang-Rop

    This is situated in Aranyik area. A chedi is decorated with an elephant emerging form the base. A viharn base and laterite columns are in for of the Chedi.
   
Wat Chedi-Ngam

    This is a situated on the hill in Aranyik area. The main sanctuary is a round Singhalese-style chedi decorated with four niches. On the east are a viharn and for small stone ediffices. On the north is a stone pond.
   
Wat Tham-Hip

    This lies on the hill near Wat Chedi-Ngam in the Aranyil area. A viharn and chedi base are still in existence.
   
Phra-Ruang Dam

    This earthwork dam was formed to hold back water between Phra Bat Yai and Kiew-Ay-Ma Hills and restored by Thailand's Irrigation Department. Water from the dam will be used as replacement whenever the water level in other reserviours goes down. This dam is referred to in the Sukhothai inscription.
   
Wat Mangkhon

    A big viharn and a round Singhalese-style chedi are visible. Sangkhalok architectural decorations were found here.
   
Wat Phra-Yun

    This lies some 2,500 metres west of Wat Mahathat. The viharn enshriines a standing Buddha image.
   
Ho-Thewalai-Kasetra-Phiman

    The place of the god n the field nearby Wat Pa-Ma-Muang is a square laterite triple-tiered pedestal. Its form resembles that of a mondop and was probably used to install Hindu images.
   

Wat Pa-Ma-Muang

    The sanctuary of the Mango Grove is an important one referred to in Sukhothai inscriptions. The base of the Singhalese-style chedi and the ubosot still exist.
   

Wat Tuk

    This lies about 110 metres from Ho-Thewalai. A square windowless mondop is the man sanctuary: a viharn and chedis are in front.
   
The sites in the south
Wat Ton-Chan

    This is situated outside the southern city wall 1,150 metres away from Wat Mahathat. A Brck Siinghalese-style chedi enshrines Buddha mages n niches. The brick viharn contains a handless stucco Buddha image. Fine votive tablets called Sanaechan are fo und here.
   
Wat Chetuphon

    A mondop enshrines four Buddha images in different postures: sitting, standing, walking and reclining. The outer walls of the mondop still retains a section in the form of state pillar-balustraded window. There is an entrance to the mondop on the nor th. Just behind the mondop s a small sanctuary which contains a Buddha mage known locally as Phra Si Ariya (Matireya), the Lord Buddha of the Future.
   
Wat Si-Phichit-Krati-Kanalayaram

    Wat Si-Phichit-Krati-Kanalayaram with a round Singhalese-style chedi on a square pedestal and a viharn in front, is surrounded by moats. A broken stone inscription in Pali and Tha was found and might have been inscribed between 1400-1404.
   
Wat Wiharn-Thong or Wat Thaksinaram

    This is situated nearby Wat Asokaram. The main sanctuary s the brick lotus-bud shape chedi.
   
Wat Asokaram or Wat Salatdai

    This large monument is situated outside the southern city wall 1,400 metres away from Wat Mahathat. The bases of the main chedi, the viharn and the mondop are visible.
   
Wat Mumlangka

    This is situated nearby Wat Asokaram. The Singhalese-style chedi and ubosot still remain.
   
The sites in the east
Wat Chang Lom

    is located to the north of Chotwithithong Road with a bell-shaped chedi of Ceylonese influence standing as the center. The chedi is situated on a 3-tiered square base on which a platform decorated with a row of elephants seen by their front halves su pporting the round chedi.  This type of elephant-decorated chedi is to be seen in many ancient towns of Sukhothai period, for example, Kamphaeng Phet and Si Satchanalai.
   
Wat Thraphang-Thong-Lang

    A square mondop is the main sanctuary. In front of the mondop to the east, is the viharn and beyond the viharn stands an ubosot. The outer wall of the mondop is beautifully decorated by stucco figures in niches. The southern side portrays the Lord Bu ddha flanked by angels decending from Tavatimsa Heaven. On the west the Lord Buddha preached to his father and relatives. The northern side depicts the episode when the Lord Buddha returned to preach to his wife. These stucco figures, especially those on the south, are masterpieces of Sukhothai art.
   
Wat Ched-Sung

    This is situated near Wat Thraphang-Thong-Lang. The upper part of the chedi is round. The base is constructed in three tired stages. This interesting Sukhothai type of chedi is of Sivijaya and Singhalese styles. In front of the chedi stands a small v iharn.
   
Wat Hot-Phayom

    This is situated in the rice-field outside the estern city wall 2,000 metres away from Wat Mahathat. The base of the viharn and the laterite pedestal are still visible.
   
The Ramkhamhaeng National Park (khao Luang, Sukhothai)

    This exquisite national park, with nature and historical background combining, covers an area of 341 square kilometers, and is declared to be the national park on October 27, 1980.
    High hills and steep cliffs, some of over 1,200 metres above sea-level, together with fascinated falls, different species of plants and wild lifes are some of the major attractions available in this park offer to natureloving tourists or visitors. Fu rthermore, the archeological and historical sites with ancient remains and relics make the park even more attractive especially for cities and theologians.
    To reach the park by road s by taking highway no. 1 from Bangkok, then at about kms. 414 (20 kms. To Sukhothai) takes the left turn along the laterite road another 16 kilometers arriving the park's office. For accommodations, reservation for bungalow s and tents can be made through the National Park Section, the Royal Forest Department by Tel : 579-0529, 579-4842.
   
Sawankhaworanayok National Museum

    38 kilometres from Sukhothai and 2 kilometres further on a road on the left. The museum was opened in 1984 and features sculptural arts from various periods, the most nteresting being Sangkhalok crockery from the Sukhothai era and Sangkhalok items re trieved from sunken vessels in the Gulf of Thailand. The museum is open daily except Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays, from 09.00-16.00 hrs. Entry fee is 10 baht per person.
   
Si Satchanalai Historical

    Is located on the bank of Yom River at Tambon Muang Kao, Amohoe Si Satchanalai. The ancient town, formerly called "Muang Chaliang," was named "Si Satchanalai" during the reign of Phra Ruang Dynasty when new administrative center was established to re place Chaliang. Ruins of 134 monuments have been discovered within the park :
   
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

    Also called Wat Phra Borommathat Muang Chaliang oe Wat Phra Prang, is situated 3 kilometers to the south of the ancient Si Satchanalai's wall. An immense laterite prang on a square base marks the center of the Wat. A steep staircase in front of the h uge prang leads to a room where a reliquary is enshrined.
   
Wat Khao Phanom Phloeng

    Is a hilltop temple within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A laterite chedi in the center, a large vihaara or image hall in front, and a small sanctuary behind all lie in ruins. Some laterite pillars and a damaged Buddha's image constructed of lateri te slabs and coated with mortar are still to be seen.
   
Wat Khao Suwan Khiri

    Is also a hilltop temple situated 200 meters away from Phanom Phloeng Hill. A huge bell-shaped chedi on 5-tiered base marks the center of the Wat. Ruins of vihara and chedi and fragments of huge stucco figures lie scattered on the ground. The similar ity between some figures here and those at Wat Chang Lom in the old town of Sukhothai leads to the belief that it was King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai Kingdom who had this temple constructed.
   
Wat Chang Lom

    Is an important monument within the old town of Si Satchanalai. A huge bell-shaped chedi supported by 39 elephants, with 4 of them at 4 cardinal points elaborately decorated, marks the center of the Wat. Above the chedi's base, there are niches enshr ining images of the Buddha subduing Mara.
   
Wat Chedi Chet thaeo

    Is one most beautiful temple in Sukhothai province. Chedis of different artistic styles and influence were built within the area of this Wat. Mural paintings, seriously damaged, are still to be seen in some chedis.
   
Wat Suan Kaeo Utthayan Yai

    Is located near Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo with only a dirt road in between. A large image hall lies in remains within this Wat. The monastery is also called Wat Kao Hong or the 9-room temple.
   
Wat nang Phaya

    Is famous for its delicate stucco reliefs on the remains of the northwestern wall of the 7-room "vihara" or "image hall". The pillars of this vihara are decorated with unglazed ceramic designs. The central laterite chedi s surrounded by lampposts and accessible by a set of narrow stairs.
   
Wat Suan Kaeo Utthayan Noi

    Is the only one monastery within the old town of Si Satcahanalai with a brick building in front. The ruins of this Wat consist of a whole laterite image hall with laterite roof.    Si Satchanalai Historical Park is open daily between 8.30-16.30 hrs. Admission is 20 Baht. Each.
   
Celadon Kiln Site Study and Conservation Center

    Is located at ban Ko Noi, some 4 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai. More than 500 kilns have been excavated up to now. Numerous celadon wares in perfect condition as well as potsherds have been discovered. The kiln is oval in shape with a cur ved roof and is 7-8 meters wide.
    The center consists of 2 building situated on the kiln site area with 2 kilns Nos. 42 and 61 exhibited in situ. There are also exhibitions on artifacts and on the evolution of ancient ceramic wares. The center is open daily during 9.00-12.00 and 13.0 0-16.00 hrs. Admission is 20 Baht. Each.
    To get there, drive for some 5 kilometers to the north of Si Satchanalai Historical Park to Ban Ko Nai where the remains of ancient kilns are seen scattered around. The center is also accessible by the provincial highway No. 1201 from Amphoe Si Satch analai, a distance of 7 kilometers with the buildings located on the left.
   
Si Satchanalai National Park

    Has a total area of 213 square kilometers. It covers area in Amphoe Si Satcahanalai and Amphoe Thung Saliam of Sukhothai province. It was proclaimed a national park on May 8, 1981.
    The Park's geography is mainly high, winding mountains covered by a tropical jungle. Interesting tourist spots in the park include Tat Dao and Tat Duan waterfalls, about 3 kilometers and 500 metres from the park headquarters respectively. The park a lso has a hot spring, Khangkhao Cave and Thara Wasan Cave.
    Si Satchanalai National Park can be reached by car. From Amphoe Si Satchanalai, take the Si Satchanalai-Ban Kaeng-Huai Yuak route for 41 kilometers. Then 5 kilometers before the intersection to Ban Yuak, there is a right-hand road which you take for another 2 kilometers to the park headquaters.
    The park has accommodations for tourists. For reservations, pleasure contact the National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department at Tel. 579-0529, 579-4842.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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