11 Facts About Sukhothai province

Sukhothai province is in the valley of the Yom River in the lower north of Thailand.

The provincial capital, Sukhothai province Thani is 427 kilometres north of Bangkok and 300 kilometres south of Chiang Mai.

Sukhothai province was a town founded in the 13th century on the fringe of the Khmer empire.

Sukhothai province enjoyed a golden age under their third king, King Ramkhamhaeng, who was credited with creating the Khmer-derived Thai alphabet which is essentially the same as that in use today.

Sukhothai province laid the foundation for politics, the monarchy and religion, as well as expanding its circle of influence.

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Not far from Sukhothai province are the Si Satchanalai Historical Park and the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park.

The Sukhothai province dialect is distinct from Central Thai in both tone and vocabulary and is thought to be similar to proto-Tai in tone structure, an ancestor to the modern Thai language.

Sukhothai province Airport is in Sawankhalok District, about 30 kilometres from downtown.

Rail system in Sukhothai province is part of the Sawankhalok Line, a branch line which splits from the Chiang Mai Main Line at Ban Dara Junction, Uttaradit and ends at Sawankhalok Station, 30 kilometers from Sukhothai province town.

Sukhothai province is most known for its historical city of Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam, founded by King Ramkhamhaeng.

The province's temples and monuments have been well restored and Sukhothai Historical Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.