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The Sukhothai Historical Park Night Market is a popular attraction in Sukhothai, Thailand. It is located within the Sukhothai Historical Park. The market is open on Friday and Saturday nights only, starting around 5 or 5:30 pm. It is situated near the King Ramkhamhaeng Monument and is easily accessible by car, with parking available along Route 12 near the pond that surrounds Wat Sa Si or a short walk from the park entrance.
What to Expect
The market offers a unique experience, with vendors selling a variety of goods, including souvenirs, clothing, and local handicrafts. The market is set amidst the ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Sukhothai, providing a stunning backdrop for a night out. Visitors can enjoy the sunset while browsing the stalls or sitting down to a meal at one of the many food vendors.
Tips and Recommendations
The market is open on Friday and Saturday nights only, so plan your visit accordingly.
The market is located within the Historical Park Central Zone, but you do not need a ticket to enter after around 5:30 or 6 pm on market days.
Be sure to try some of the local street food and drinks, such as traditional Thai dishes and fresh fruit smoothies.
Take your time to explore the ancient ruins and temples surrounding the market, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
If you’re looking for a unique souvenir, consider purchasing a handmade craft or local product from one of the many vendors.
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The Sukhothai Night Food Market offers a unique and memorable experience, with stunning photos opportunities amidst the ancient ruins. Be sure to capture the amazing colors of the sunsets over the ruins and lively atmosphere of the market.
The market is a great way to finish a day in Sukhothai. The cool evening makes for a pleasant evening and the food is an extra bonus.
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Sukhothai Historical Park อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัย covers the ruins of Sukhothai, literally 'dawn of happiness', capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, in north central Thailand. It is near the city of Sukhothai, capital of Sukhothai Province.
The Sukhothai Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises three historic cities: Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, and Kamphaeng Phet. These cities were the capital cities of the Sukhothai Kingdom, which flourished from the 13th to the 15th century.
Sukhothai: This is the main city of the Sukhothai Historical Park and the former capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. It is located in the Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai Province. The city is known for its well-preserved ancient ruins, including the famous Wat Mahathat temple.
Si Satchanalai: This city is located in the Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province. It was an important city of the Sukhothai Kingdom and is known for its beautiful temples and architecture. The city is also home to the famous Wat Chang Lom temple, which is famous for its intricate carvings and stunning architecture.
Kamphaeng Phet: This city is located in the Kamphaeng Phet Province. It was an important city of the Sukhothai Kingdom and is known for its well-preserved ancient ruins, including the famous Wat Phra That Phanom Phloeng temple.
All three cities are located in the north of Thailand and are a great part of the regions history. The crowds are much smaller here than they would be in Ayutthaya or other sites in Thailand. They are well worth a visit.
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Wat Chao Chan
Wat Chao Chan is a 13th century Buddhist temple located in Chaliang, a few kilometers East of the ancient walled town of Si Satchanalai. The temple is found near the banks of the Yom river.
The Wat Chao Chan predates the Sukhothai Kingdom. It was founded in the early 13th during the Khmer era.
During the reign of King Jayavarman in the late 12th, early 13th century the Khmer established Chaliang as a satellite town of their empire. Jayavarman VII was one of Angkor’s greatest Kings who built numerous temples, as well as hospitals and a system of roads with rest houses connecting various parts of the empire.
The oldest structure of Wat Chao Chan is the prasat, a Khmer style tower, probably constructed during the reign of Angkor King Jayavarman VII. The prasat has been restored. Built from blocks of laterite covered with a layer of plaster, the Bayon style prasat was constructed to enshrine a relic of the Buddha. It has porches on all sides with a doorway in the east to chamber, which previously contained an image.
Behind the prasat stands a mandapa similar to the one of the nearby Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Chaliang. The structure enshrined a large Sukhothai style Buddha named Phra Attharot. The laterite image has largely weathered away; merely its outlines remain today. Phra Attharot images were popular during the Sukhothai era.
In front of the prasat are the remains of an assembly hall, which apparently was added during the Ayutthaya era.
During excavations ceramic tiles were found decorated with Bayon style designs. Artefacts have been discovered at the site from the Dvaravati period (6th-9th century) suggesting that the present structures were built on earlier ones.
Wat Chom Chuen
Wat Chom Chuen is a small 14th century temple located in the Chaliang area on the banks of the Yom river.
The most important structure of the Wat Chom Chuen is the principal chedi, which stands next to the mondop. The laterite Singhalese style chedi is belie..
Outside of Si Satchanalai’s town walls is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, one of the oldest temples of Si Satchanalai UNESCO World Heritage Historical Park. The large temple is located East of the historic walled town in Chaliang, on a small peninsula almost entirely surrounded by the Yom river.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat predates the Sukhothai era. It was founded in 1237, when the area was under control of the Khmer empire from Angkor. It was restored and expanded during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras.
Today, the temple is an active monastery with a modern ubosot and kuti, the monks living quarters.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat houses structures from various eras and styles including Khmer (Bayon style pillar over the East entrance gate), Sukhothai (Phra Attharot standing Buddha image in the mondop, walking Buddha image in the principal viharn) and Ayutthaya (prang).
The main entrance to the temple is a low gate on the East side of the enclosing wall. The gate is topped with a pillar that shows the temple’s Khmer origin. The well preserved sculptings of four faces resemble the face towers of the Bayon in Angkor, a temple built by King Jayavarman VII around the same time as the Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat. The four faces are believed to depict either the Bodhisattva Lokeshvara or Brahma, the Hindu God depicted with four heads. Below it are sculptings of Apsaras, female divine beings often found on the walls of Angkor temples.
The main attraction of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is a very well preserved corncob shaped prang. Built from blocks of laterite and covered with plaster, the prang dates to the second half of the 15th century, the early Ayutthaya period. It is believed to have been built over an older structure.
Originating from Khmer architecture, the style of the prang was adapted during the Ayutthaya period. A steep stairway leads to a cella about halfway up the prang that probably contained a linga, the representation of Shiva.
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The Rocket Festival ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟ Bun Bang Fai is a merit-making ceremony traditionally practiced by ethnic Lao people at the beginning of the wet season in various villages and municipalities in Northeastern Thailand and Laos.
The festivities typically include music and dance performances, competitive processions of floats, dancers and musicians on the second day, and culminating on the third day with the competitive firing of homemade rockets.
Local participants and sponsors take advantage of the occasion to enhance their social prestige, as is customary in traditional Buddhist folk festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
The festival in Thailand also includes special programs and specific local patterns like Bang Fai (Parade dance) and a Beautiful Bang Fai float such as Yasothon on the third weekend of May, and continues Suwannaphum District, Roi Et on the first weekend of June, Phanom Phrai District Roi Et during the full moon of the seventh month in Lunar year's calendar each year.
Related to the Chinese Fire Arrow, Bang Fai are made from bamboo bongs. Most contemporary ones, however, are enclosed in PVC piping, making them less dangerous by standardizing their sizes and black-powder charges (which contest rules require be compounded by the rocketeers, themselves).
Bang Fai come in various sizes, competing in several categories. Small ones are called Bang Fai Noi. Bang Fai Lan are nine metres long and charged with 120 kg of black powder. These may reach altitudes of several kilometers, and travel dozens of kilometers down range (they can go in any direction, including right through the crowd).
Competing rockets are scored for apparent height, distance, and beauty of the vapour trail.
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The Rocket Festival ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟ Bun Bang Fai is a merit-making ceremony traditionally practiced by ethnic Lao people at the beginning of the wet season in various villages and municipalities in Northeastern Thailand and Laos.
The festivities typically include music and dance performances, competitive processions of floats, dancers and musicians on the second day, and culminating on the third day with the competitive firing of homemade rockets.
Local participants and sponsors take advantage of the occasion to enhance their social prestige, as is customary in traditional Buddhist folk festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
The festival in Thailand also includes special programs and specific local patterns like Bang Fai (Parade dance) and a Beautiful Bang Fai float such as Yasothon on the third weekend of May, and continues Suwannaphum District, Roi Et on the first weekend of June, Phanom Phrai District Roi Et during the full moon of the seventh month in Lunar year's calendar each year.
Related to the Chinese Fire Arrow, Bang Fai are made from bamboo bongs. Most contemporary ones, however, are enclosed in PVC piping, making them less dangerous by standardizing their sizes and black-powder charges (which contest rules require be compounded by the rocketeers, themselves).
Bang Fai come in various sizes, competing in several categories. Small ones are called Bang Fai Noi. Bang Fai Lan are nine metres long and charged with 120 kg of black powder. These may reach altitudes of several kilometers, and travel dozens of kilometers down range (they can go in any direction, including right through the crowd).
Competing rockets are scored for apparent height, distance, and beauty of the vapour trail.
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Si Satchanalai อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ศรีสัชนาลัย
Si Satchanalai is a historical park located in the Si Satchanalai district of Sukhothai Province, northern Thailand. The park is a significant archaeological site that dates back to the 13th to 15th centuries. It is known for its ancient temples, ruins, and Buddha figures, which are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
History and Significance
Si Satchanalai was founded in 1250 as the second center of the Sukhothai Kingdom and served as a residence of the crown prince in the 13th and 14th centuries. The town enjoyed a substantial autonomy under Khmer rule until 1180, when it was taken over by Khmer general Khomsabad Khlonlampong, who introduced prohibitive taxes.
In 1239 Pho Khun Bangklanghao and Pho Khun Pha Mueang decided to rebel and declare independence from Angkor and captured Chaliang. Chaliang then became part of the Sukhothai Kingdom.
The park is maintained by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand with the help of UNESCO, which has declared it a World Heritage Site together with the associated historic parks in Kamphaengphet and Sukhothai.
Attractions and Activities
The Si Satchanalai Historical Park is a must-visit destination for history buffs and those interested in exploring Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. The park is easily toured by bicycle or on foot, allowing visitors to take in the stunning scenery and ancient architecture.
This is one of the best places to visit in Thailand. The ruins are in very good condition and you will be away from the large crowds.
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Prasat Ban Bu ปราสาทบ้านบุ
Laterite dharmasala or fire temple situated east of Ban Bu Village, some 4kms due north of Prasat Muang Tam and a similar distance east of Prasat Phanom Rung.
House of Fire, or Dharmasala, is the name given to a type of building found only in temples constructed during the reign of late 12th century monarch Jayavarman VII: Preah Khan, Ta Prohm and Banteay Chhmar. A House of Fire has thick walls, a tower at the west end and south-facing windows.
Scholars theorize that the House of Fire functioned as a "rest house with fire" for travellers. An inscription at Preah Khan tells of 121 such rest houses lining the highways into Angkor.
The Chinese traveller Zhou Daguan expressed his admiration for these rest houses when he visited Angkor in 1296.
Another theory is that the House of Fire had a religious function as the repository the sacred flame used in sacred ceremonies.
The extensively restored sanctuary presents a classic dharmasala plan of a laterite hall measuring 8m x 17m with a tower at its western end, windows in the south wall and west and east doorways.
Few original sandstone elements remain in situ and indeed it's been pointed out that these appear to be recycled from another sanctuary site. (The same phenomenon is seen at nearby Kuti Ruesi Ban Khok Muang and with a similar construction date, the recycled pieces may be feom the same site.) 2 sandstone pedestals remain in situ along with several unfinished pediment reliefs.
Prior to restoration little of the structure was standing to the point where it's better described as a reconstruction rather than a restoration. The restoration work can be classified as shoddy.
Ban Bu is the third dharmasala along the Phimai-Angkor route in what is today Thailand with 6 more confirmed sites between there and Phimai.
The temple is on the grounds of a school so it’s not always accessible. If the gate is open you can visit it free of charge. It’s near the other sites of Phanom Rung UNE..
Wat Nakhon Sawan is a royal monastery located inside Pak Nam Pho Market. Inside the chapel is enshrined the elegant Buddha image, Luang Pho Sri Sawan. This image is important and respected by the local people in the Nakhon Sawan area.
Wat Nakhon Sawan, formerly known as Wat Hua Mueang, is an ancient temple of Nakhon Sawan.
According to the evidence from the antiques found in the area, it is believed that it was built in the late Sukhothai period. Wat Hua Mueang was granted Wisung Kam Sima in 1429, corresponding to the reign of King Boromrachathirat II (King Sam Phraya), the seventh monarch of Ayutthaya.
Before changing the name from Wat Hua Mueang to Wat Nakhon Sawan, Wat Hua Mueang once also named as Wat Phothilangkaram because 4 Bodhi trees from Sri Lanka were brought to plant in front of the temple along the Chao Phraya River. There was a large chapel near the Bodhi trees. Both the chapel and the Bodhi trees are no longer present and the river has changed its course slightly. It is now about 100 meters away from the temple to the south.
Wat Hua Mueang was officially renamed Wat Nakhon Sawan during the reign of King Rama V in order to be in line with the name of Nakhon Sawan Province after its establishment in 1892.
The government has used the temple as a place to performs the ceremony of drinking an oath of allegiance, there is a stone inscription that provides written evidence of this on site. This temple is also the residence of the provincial head abbot during the Buddhist Lent and the place for Dhamma and Pali Sanam Luang examination.
It’s an important temple in the area and is a royal temple. It’s not overly large but a nice example of a Thai temple in the city and worth a short visit.
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Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์)
Wat Pho or the Monastery of the Bodhi Tree is located off the city island in the northern area of Ayutthaya in the Khlong Sra Bua Sub-district.
Access to the monastery was by the Khlong Wat Pho canal. In earlier times this monastery seems to have been surrounded by a moat, as still traces of it can be seen.
On site are the restored ruins of an ordination hall, a vihara and four foundations of satellite chedis, all surrounded by a "Kamphaeng Kaeo" or crystal wall. These structures had their main entrance on the south side as the Buddha images must have faced the Lopburi River. All structures are built in an east-west alignment.
To the west of the monastic sanctuary stands a royal residence (tamnak) mostly used by high ranking people when visiting a temple. The building has windows in Arabic style, displaying an Iranian influence. The area is partly surrounded by a moat. The north of the site stands a chedi with a double redented dome, indicative of the architecture from the Late Ayutthaya period (1629-1769 AD).
Bricks still can be found over a large area, so the monastery could have contained many more structures. The fine arts delartment estimates the site to be approximately 70 acres.
Historical data about the monastery and its construction is unknown.
The site is difficult to access in the rainy season due to flooding.
The temple is not normally visited and a lot of fun to explore.
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The Portuguese Settlement in Ayutthaya was built to spread Christian ideals and to be the community center. Presently, there are still remains of ruins of the San Petro Church, known as St. Dominic's Church in the Ayutthaya period.
It was the first Dominican church built in Thailand in 1540, located almost in the center of the Portuguese settlement.
The area is about 2,400 square meters, along the east to west facing the Chao Phraya River.
The museum is divided into three sections; the front is the Dominican Catholic cemetery. The central section is used for religious ceremonies and as a cemetery for priests. The back and the sides are for residence.
Important antiquities are excavated, namely, human skeletons, tobacco pipes, coins, pottery, gem bracelets and items used in religious rituals such as crosses, coins of religious icons and rosary beads.
There are over 254 human skeletons, orderly buried on the inside and outside the building.
The ruins are down to the ground level. The highlight is the reconstructed church building with data plates in English detailing the historic community. Admission is free and an out of the way stop for history lovers. Combining it with the other foreign settlements would make for a nice half day activity. Admission is free.
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The Rocket Festival ประเพณีบุญบั้งไฟ Bun Bang Fai is a merit-making ceremony traditionally practiced by ethnic Lao people at the beginning of the wet season in various villages and municipalities in Northeastern Thailand and Laos.
The festivities typically include music and dance performances, competitive processions of floats, dancers and musicians on the second day, and culminating on the third day with the competitive firing of homemade rockets.
Local participants and sponsors take advantage of the occasion to enhance their social prestige, as is customary in traditional Buddhist folk festivals throughout Southeast Asia.
The festival in Thailand also includes special programs and specific local patterns like Bang Fai (Parade dance) and a Beautiful Bang Fai float such as Yasothon on the third weekend of May, and continues Suwannaphum District, Roi Et on the first weekend of June, Phanom Phrai District Roi Et during the full moon of the seventh month in Lunar year's calendar each year.
Related to the Chinese Fire Arrow, Bang Fai are made from bamboo bongs. Most contemporary ones, however, are enclosed in PVC piping, making them less dangerous by standardizing their sizes and black-powder charges (which contest rules require be compounded by the rocketeers, themselves).
Bang Fai come in various sizes, competing in several categories. Small ones are called Bang Fai Noi. Bang Fai Lan are nine metres long and charged with 120 kg of black powder. These may reach altitudes of several kilometers, and travel dozens of kilometers down range (they can go in any direction, including right through the crowd).
Competing rockets are scored for apparent height, distance, and beauty of the vapour trail.
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Wat Phra Ngam วัดพระงาม.
Wat Phra Ngam or the Monastery of the Beautiful Buddha is located off the city island in the western area of Ayutthaya. The monastery is situated north of Wat Pom Yai along the Chao Phraya River.
It is a classic temple consisting of an ordination hall (ubosot), a vihara and a few kuti. The temple area is prone to flooding as it lies in the western lowlands of Ayutthaya along the river.
Its foundation is set around 1557. There is hardly anything known about its history. For a long time the temple was in bad shape and because of Royal donations the temple was finally renovated in 1971.
Special at this temple are the ancient boundary stones (bai sema) around the ordination hall and the small chedi in front of the ubosot in which a Bodhi three has nestled. The chedi has four little satellite chedis standing at its corners. The main entry gate on the was side is completely overgrown by a tree making it one of the best photo spots in the old capital.
It’a great little temple and very popular for thais to come and visit it for photos.
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This ancient Temple, which is located behind Chankasem Palace houses two Buddha images that were transferred from Vientiane.
Wat Senasanarama Rajvaravihara was originally named 'Wat Sue', which was established during Ayutthaya period and restored during the King Rama IV reign. It's a prior royal Temple.
Highlights inside the temple are the ubosot in the Ayutthaya style, with a beautiful carved wood gable covered with gold and a signet of the King Rama IV. This indicates that the temple was restored by the former Thai king.
Inside the ubosot, there are paintings from King Rama V era, including the painting of the gathering of the angels, the painting of 12th month royal ceremony, and a photo of the king wearing the Phra Maha Pichai crown and sitting at the throne.
Inside the ubosot is an important Buddha image covered in gold, Phra Sumbhud Munee which is the attitude of subduing Mara. Decorated with an arch carved with Khmer writing.
There is also a reclining Buddha image next to the Chedi, made with stone lined up one by one and carved neatly. This reclining Buddha used to seat at Wat Maha Tat but King Rama V ordered the placement of the Buddha image here instead.
Next to a reclining Buddha image there is a transform Indra Vihear. Inside is the Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara from Vieng Chan. It was believed that Indra transformed to build this Buddha image.
There are 2 stone pulpits covered in gold, paintings from King Rama IV reign which show how people of the era lived and their daily life around the temples. There are also 10 paintings of animals which are prohibited for monks to eat.
The temple is worth an hour if your time exploring what it has to offer.
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Muang Trai Trung is 18 kilometers away from Kamphaeng Phet. According to Singhonwatguman Legend, in 1004, King Chaisiri of Chiang Rai evacuated his people to this Muang Trai Trung for a shelter during wartime.
It was regarded as a temporary residence. However, it was later on occupied by more people, which then turn this town into a city.
At present, the remains of the city wall and stupa can still be seen. The area of the town is in the shape of a rectangle, in parallel to the river Ping. It is 450 meters wide and 800 meters long.
Inside the wall, there are two important temples, which are Wat Jed Yod and Wat Phra Prang. To the south outside the city wall, there is a big temple called, Wat Wang Pratard. At this temple, there is a stupa decorated in Thai style or Phoon Kao Bin style. There are small pagodas guarding around this one in four directions. Archaeological excavation found small old stone beads, ancient Roman lamp and shards of porcelian scattered inside the temple.
This area is a bit south of the main historical park. There isn’t much to see and not worth a special trip to explore the area.
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More than just a military outpost, Kamphaeng Phet was a vibrant city and had a ceremonial center with a large royal palace and up to 20 temples. The palace is no longer here but the remaining temples make up the Inner Zone of the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park.
The largest temple in the Inner Zone is Wat Phra Kaeo, which would have been next to the palace and was used for ceremonies. A significant feature is that it has five pagodas on the same base, extending for about 300 meters. The main stupa is decorated with lions. Another round stupa has elephant sculptures around its base.
Adjacent to the largest temple is Wat Phra That, which is believed to have been the main temple for the king and is one of the most important monuments in the historical park. It's much smaller but has a bell-shaped stupa that contains relics of the Buddha. Surrounding the stupa are galleries, which are unusual in Sukhothai and shows an influence from Ayutthaya.
The Inner Zone is not as large as the north section that I made a video of earlier but the condition of the 2 temples is much better. Both zones are well worth a visit as well as the fortifications around the city.
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Sukhothai is known as the first capital of Thailand, dating back as far as 1238 AD. Sukhothai – ‘ Dawn of happiness’ in Thai, was the capital until 1365 when the armies of the Ayutthaya kingdom invaded and forced the reigning king to submit to a new power.
The capital was moved to Ayutthaya and so began the decline of Sukhothai. In the 18th century, King Rama the first founded a new Sukhothai about 12 kilometers from the old Sukhothai, and old Sukhothai was completely abandoned.
The Sukhothai Historical Park ruins are one of Thailand’s most impressive World Heritage sites. The park includes the remains of 21 historical sites and four large ponds within the old walls, with an additional 70 sites within a 5km radius.
The architecture of Sukhothai temples is most typified by the classic lotus-bud chedi, featuring a conical spire topping a square-sided structure on a three-tiered base. Some sites exhibit other rich architectural forms introduced and modified during the period, such as bell-shaped Sinhalese and double-tiered Srivijaya chedi.
Despite the popularity of the park, it’s quite expansive and solitary exploration is usually possible. Some of the most impressive ruins are outside the city walls so there is much more to see than just the main park.
Due to its remote location, Sukhothai sees a lot fewer tourists than Ayutthaya. It has in fact remained pretty under the radar, avoiding being bunched in with the more traditional “Thailand Bucket list” spots.
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Mueang Trai Trueng is a historical town located 18 kilometers south of old Kamphaeng Phet. It was built by King Chaisiri of Chiang Rai who fled invading enemy in 1542 B.E. (c. 999). Today, most of the structures are in disrepair with only ruins of chedis and ramparts.
According to historical records, Mueang Trai Trueng was an old city built in the reign of King Chaisiri King Chiang Rai, who had fled from the enemies in Chiang Rai to build this city.
The ancient town is situated on the west bank of the Ping River and dates to the Dvaravati period (6-11th century A.D.). A large number of Dvaravati objects such as glass beads, fragments of earthenware lamps and unglazed pottery were found on site. Especially the fragments of the lamps, being the same type as those mostly found in the Chao Phraya Basin suggest the prehistoric settlements of Kamphaeng Phet were located on an ancient route between the central plains and areas of the Hariphunchai.
Mueang Trai Trueng became a vassal to Sukhothai once that kingdom had become an independent Thai state in the middle of the thirteenth century. The city is said to be the home of the mother of King U-Thong. The princess was expelled from the city by her father, the King of Trai Trueng, after having married a commoner.
They both left the city and established Thep Nakhon in 1319 on the opposite side of the Ping River. In 1344, their son U-Thong became king
and established the capital of Ayudhya (Ayutthaya) in 1351.
The town is a significant historical site, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient city, including chedis and ramparts, and learn about the history and significance of Mueang Trai Trueng.
There isn’t much remaining of the former city. The ruins are surrounded by fields and it’s in a remote area. It is a nice site for history lovers to visit.
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Wat Mahathat Sankhaburi is a historical temple located in Sankhaburi, Chainat, Thailand. It is about 2 to 3 hours north of Bangkok. The temple was built in 1354 during the Sukhothai era of what is now Thailand. It may have been built on prior ruins from earlier kingdoms like the Dvaravati. There are also Khmer artifacts on site like a lintel and shiva relics.
Wat Mahathat or Wat Phra Mahathat was originally named Wat Hua Muang.
Sankhaburi had been an important fort town used several times as a base of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdoms to confront the Burmese army, thus originating the name of Chainat means a “place of victory”.
The temple was in very poor condition and has seen some restoration. The chedis and prangs that have been restored as well as the 9 room Wihan are all worth seeing.
The temple is known for its ruined chedi with seated Buddha images and three-star-fruit shaped prangs, which house Buddha relics. The temple’s architecture is a mix of Dvaravati and Sukhothai styles, reflecting its rich history and cultural significance.
Wat Mahathat Sankhaburi is an important historical site and a little known tourist site for visitors to the area. It is not crowded and a great place to visit if you are in the area.
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Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park is an archeological site in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. Along with Sukhothai Historical Park and Si Satchanalai historical park, it is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns.
Major features in the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park include archaeological remains of ancient sites such as Mueang Chakangrao to the east of the Ping River, Mueang Nakhon Chum to the west and Mueang Trai Trueng some 18 km from the town to the southwest.
Chakangrao, the ancient Kamphaeng Phet town, had the same town planning concept as the old Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai, with separate zones for religious sites both within and outside of town limits. Structures are usually large and made of laterite. Religious sites on the west bank of the Ping River at Nakhon Chum are built of bricks and of smaller size.
City walls and old fortifications mark the boundary of the rectangular town area, measuring 300-700 meters wide and 2,200 meters long.
The main highlights of the north section are;
Wat Phra Si Iriyabot (วัดพระสี่อิริยาบถ)
Wat Phra Sing (วัดพระสิงห์)
Wat Chang Rop (also "Rob") (วัดช้างรอบ)
Wat Phra Non (วัดพระนอน)
Wat Singh (วัดสิงห์)
The section to the south of here is also a must see. It features 2 large temples along with the museum.
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Just a short way inside the east gate of old Sukhothai is Wat Traphang Thong, the "temple of the golden pond." It is the only one of the ancient temples within the old city walls that is still in active use. It was originally built around the fourteenth century. The main remaining structure is a large bell shaped chedi.
Another artifact in the temple grounds is a Buddha footprint that dates from 1359. It was originally at another temple in the hills outside of town, and was moved to Wat Traphang Thong in the mid-twentieth century.
Local celebrations of the annual Loy Krathong festival are centered around this temple. The bridge leading to the temple is also a very popular place to start the day with the morning alms donations for the monks.
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The largest of the three Khmer-era temples still standing at Sukhothai, Wat Phra Phai Luang วัดพระพายหลวง is north of the old city walls and east of Wat Si Chum.
It was built in the early 13th century during rhe reign of Khmer King Jayavarman VII. This area appears to have been at the core of the Khmer city. It would have been important until they built to the south, making Wat Mahathat their spiritual center.
Wat Phra Phai Luang originally had three laterite prang towers (similar in style but bigger than those at nearby Wat Si Sawai) on a short laterite base, but only the northern one still stands complete.
These towers are mentioned in Thailand’s famous Ramkhamhaeng Inscription: “North of this city of Sukhothai there is a market, there is the Phra Achana Buddha, there are prasats, coconut groves, upland and lowland farms, homesteads, and large and small villages.”
The south and middle towers have toppled and only some lower parts of the walls are still erect. The middle tower has side chambers, so it was significantly larger than the other two. The middle tower’s entrance is now in the rear, but it would not have been this way in the Khmer era.
When the Thais expelled the Khmer in 1238 and founded the Sukhothai kingdom they converted this temple to Theravada Buddhism and greatly expanded it.
It is one of the oldest monuments in the area and features a unique blend of Khmer and Thai architectural styles. The temple is a must visit for those interested in history and culture.
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Situated 800 metres west of Wat Phra Phai Luang is Wat Si Chum. A wihan in the form of a square mondop, which is the main sanctuary, houses a large monumental stucco Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara called “Phra Atchana”, which is 11.3 meters wide.
“Achana” means a person who is not anxious but strong.
The roof has already disintegrated, exposing just 4 walls of stuccoed bricks. There is a narrow passageway in the south wall with steps leading up to the side of the Buddha image and onto the top part of the wall. On the wall of the passageway features 700-year-old fainted paintings while on the ceiling are more than 50 engraved slate slabs illustrating Jataka scenes.
A spectacular panoramic view of the Sukhothai Ancient City is visible on the rooftop accessible by the passageway.
To boost morale of the ancient soldiers was the main reason for such mystery in Wat Si Chum. The kings of the Phra Ruang Dynasty were famous for that. One could go through the hidden passageway and address the people through a hole, making them believe the voice they were hearing was actually the Buddha's.
There are no windows here. It is believed that a vaulted roof probably covered the wihan.
Wat Si Chum is one of Sukhothai’s most mysterious temples, built in the 13th century. It is located close to Wat Phra Phai Lu and features the only Buddha statue with open eyes in Sukhothai. There are not many tourists here, making it a great place to take pictures.
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Wat Ratchaburana วัดราชบุรณะ is a Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Wat Ratchaburana lies in the center of Phitsanulok, on the west bank of the Nan River, and to the south of the main temple of the province, Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahatat Woramahawihan.
In 1463, King Boromma Trailokanat (1448-1488) of Ayutthaya moved the capital of his empire to Phitsanulok. He and ordered the establishment of new temples as well as the restoration of existing older ones.
Wat Ratchaburana dates back to the beginning of his reign in Phitsanulok. He ordered the construction a chedi and other buildings on the temple grounds. Today, the impressive chedi is nearly all that remains of the original construction. Other buildings have been constructed among the ruins over the centuries. At one time, King Mongkut (Rama IV) headed a construction and restoration project of the temple.
The most significant feature is the nearly 600-year-old chedi, dating back to the time of King Trailokanat. The chedi is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. However, there is no access to the chedi's spire. Wat Ratchaburana has an unusual roof structure. Also, in the nearby shrine, a very nice Sukhothai style Buddha figure is situated amidst red painted columns. In addition, the shrine houses a showroom displaying old coins, bank notes, musical instruments and glass objects. The walls are decorated with artistic frescoes. An old bell tower, Hor Rakhang, as well as a recently constructed shrine with a garden and six swan figures stand beside the monastery.
The highlights of the temple are the unusual styled chedi and the large Wihan with mural paintings from King Rama IV. It’s near the river and several other important sites in town. It’s worth a visit if you have time.
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Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ "Temple of the Great Jewelled Reliquary"), colloquially referred to as Wat Phra Sri วัดพระศรี or Wat Yai วัดใหญ่ "Big Temple". It is one of 24 royal first class temples in all of Thailand. It is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, where it is located on east bank of the Nan River, near the Naresuan Bridge. It is about 337 km (209 mi) from Bangkok.
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known among the locals as "Wat Yai", was founded in 1357 by King Lithai of Sukhothai. The temple was built at the same time as Wat Phra Phuttha Chinna Si and Wat Phra Si Satsadaram.
During the reign of King Ekathotsarot of Ayutthaya, its Buddha image was gilded and the temple was later developed by King Chulalongkorn and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Rattanakosin.
The temple is very famous because of its golden Buddha image called Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, which is considered by some Thais to be the most beautiful Buddha image in the country.
The temple is famous for its gold covered statue of the Buddha, known as Phra Phuttha Chinnarat พระพุทธชินราช "King of Victory". It is considered one of the most beautiful and the classical magnificent Buddha figures in Thailand and receive the highest worship among Thai people, equivalent to Luang Pho Sothon of Wat Sothonwararam in Chachoengsao Province (not including Emerald Buddha).
This Buddha statue was cast together with other statues of the same Buddha, including Phra Phuttha Chinna Si พระพุทธชินสีห์ and Phra Si Satsada พระศรีศาสดา, which are currently enshrined in this temple.
The temple's large vihara has an immense main entrance with mother-of-pearl inserts donated by King Boromakot in 1756. Beyond the wihan is a Khmer style prang, the inside of which can be accessed via a stairway. The prang is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha.
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