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Sukhothai, the first capital of Siam (video)

By Editorial
Posted in History, thailand videos
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February 3 2019

De Thai founded their independent state S around 1238, the beginning of the Sukhothai Period. The Sukhothai Period lasted from 1238 to 1378.

In the 13th century, the Thai developed into a dominant power in the region, slowly breaking away from the existing Khmer and Mon kingdoms. This era was called "the dawn of happiness" by incumbent rulers. It was the Golden Age of Thai history, with an ideal Thai state in a land of plenty, ruled by patriotic and benevolent kings.

The most famous of these was King Ramkamhaeng the Great. Around 1350, the influence of the more powerful Ayutthaya state grew over the Sukhothai kingdom.

Those who love history will get their money's worth in Sukhothai. Some find the town more beautiful than Ayutthaya (once the second capital of Siam). The temple complexes in the Sukhothai Historical Park are impressive and it is not for nothing that they are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The park contains 21 historical ruins, which were only discovered in the nineteenth century. Within a radius of five kilometers from the park you will find another 70 ruins.

Wat Mahathat is certainly the most beautiful temple in Sukhothai, but you should definitely not visit Wat Sa Si, Wat Chang Lom, Wat Sri Sawai and Wat Si Chum. Renting a bicycle is convenient because the park is vast.

If you want to see more ruins, you can also visit Sri Satchanalai. This historical park is about 55 kilometers from the Sukhothai Historical Park.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVaSn-WFHFA[

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Known as Khun Peter (62), lives alternately in Apeldoorn and Pattaya. In a relationship with Kanchana for 14 years. Not yet retired, have my own company, something with insurance. Crazy about animals, especially dogs and music.
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