ThailandSukhothai17°0’32” N 99°49’2” E
30. november 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After a short rest, I ventured out again after sundown to eat at the night market. Thousands of birds were active after sunset, and the noise was deafening. I was surprised to find that only a smallLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°1’1” N 99°42’14” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
After a hearty breakfast the next morning, I asked the guesthouse owner if the sawngthaew that regularly plied between New Sukhothai and the park for 30 baht were running. He said they weren't. ItLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°0’50” N 99°42’8” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The rest of the ruins in the main park were much smaller and less grandiose. Next up was Wat Si Sawai, which had three Khmer-style prangs. At this wat, a cop asked me to take a selfie withLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°0’59” N 99°42’0” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Located near Wat Si Sawai, Wat Tra Prang Ngoen features a sitting Buddha and a chedi.
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°1’12” N 99°42’17” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
My next stop was Wat Chana Songkhram which had a huge bell shaped chedi.
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ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°1’11” N 99°42’5” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
My last stop in the Central Zone was Wat Sa Si, which was located on an island in the middle of the lake. There was a colony of egrets living around it and much of the ground was white with theirLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoSukhothai17°1’2” N 99°42’19” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The rest of the ruins in the main park were much smaller and less grandiose. Pictured here are a sample of other sights in the area.
I had a very pleasant time cycling on the shady roads and aroundLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Si ChumWat Si Chum17°1’37” N 99°41’35” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
I decided to also tackle the northern section of the park via bicycle, and leave the more remote western section for tomorrow. The northern section is a short cycle from the main park. The highlightLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang KaoWat Phra Phai Luang17°1’45” N 99°41’58” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
While the main highlight of the North Group of monuments is undoubtedly Wat Si Chum, the North Group itself is centered around Wat Phra Phai Luang, which is a large ruin surrounded by a moat. ItLæs mere
ThailandChangwat SukhothaiBan Mueang Kao17°1’23” N 99°42’17” E
1. december 2021, Thailand ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After exploring the Northern, I cycled back to the Central Zone. When I reentered the Central Zone, I visited Wat Sorasak, a small temple featuringLæs mere
