Sukhothai Province 

Sukhothai province was Siam (Thai) 's first capital in year 1257. During the Sukhothai era, the most famous King was King the great Phrokun-Ramkhamhaeng who invent Thai alphabets and establish foundation of politics, dominances and religious. The name "Sukhothai" was consisted of "Sukha" and "Uthai" meaning "Dawn of Happiness time". Nowaday it still remains ruins, historic building and temple as relic or memorial for the glory in past. If sombody would like to see historical place, do not miss to visit Sukhothai province.


Sukhothai province is covering area about 6,596 square kilometres and its population is about 611,500 persons. There are many temples and historic sites such as Sukhothai Historical Park, Ramkhamhaeng Historical Park and Srisatchanalai Historical Park.
 

Local Transportation

Car: Take highway no. 1 ( Phaholyothin Rd. ) to Wang-Noi crossroad and take highway no. 32 (Asia Route) passing Ayutthaya, Angthong, Singburi, Chainat through Nakhonsawan province and then take subway no. 117 to Phitsanuloak province and then take highway no. 12 to Sukhothai province. Total distance is about 427 kilometres. Bus: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Northern and North-Eastern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2) to Sukhothai province daily. Train: No direct train to Sukhothai province but you can take train to Phitsanuloak province at Hualamphong and then take a bus to Sukhothai province