Sukhothai - The Old Capital

December 6, 2021 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

Sawasdee Sukhothai Resort
Wat Mahathat
Wat Sri Chum

A UNESCO World Heritage City, Sukhothai houses a vast number of historical sites and temple ruins. As the first capital of Siam, the Sukhothai Kingdom (1238 – 1438) was the cradle of Thai civilisation – the birthplace of Thai art, architecture and language. ‘Sukhothai’ means ‘the dawn of happiness’, and the kingdom did enjoy an extended period of peace and prosperity until it was annexed by the Ayutthaya Kingdom.Read more