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Hotel and Guest House

Hotel &Guest House



Amphoe Muang
99 Guesthouse
234/6 Soi Phanitsap, Charot Withithong Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1315





Ban Thai Guesthouse
38 Prawet Nakhon Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 0163





Chinnawat
1-3 Nikon Kasem Road,, SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1385, 66 5561 1689





Friend House
52/7 Loe Thai Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 0172





Lotus Village
170 Ratchathani Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5562 1484 Fax: 66 5562 1463





Number Four Guesthouse
140/4 Khlong Mae Ramphan, Charot Withithong Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 0165





Pailyn
10 Mu 1 Charot Withithong Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 3317, 66 55633335-9 Fax: 66 5561 3317





Ratchathani
229 Charot Withithong Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1031, 66 5561 1308, 66 5561 2877 Fax: 66 5561 2878





River View
92 Nikon Kasem Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1516, 66 5561 1656, 66 5561 3371-2 Fax: 66 5561 3373





Ruean Thai Guesthouse
181/20 Soi Pracha Ruammit, Charot Withithong Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 2444 Fax: 66 5561 2456





Sawatdiphong
56/2-5 Singhawat Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1567, 66 5562 2113 Fax: 66 5561 2268





Sky House
58/1-7 By Pass , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1212





Somprasong Guesthouse
32 Prawet Nakhon Road, SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1709





Sukhothai
15/5 Singhawat Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1133, 66 5561 1540





Thai Village Hotel
Sukhothai Cultural Centre, 214 Charot Withithong Road, SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5569 7020-3, 66 5569 7249 Fax: 66 5569 7583





Thong Hotel
327/15 Mu 4 Tambon Pak Khwae , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1628





Sukhothai Orcids
43 Singhawat Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1193-4 Fax: 66 5561 2038





Wang Nuea
43 Singhawat Road , SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 1193-4 Fax: 66 5561 2038





Yupha House
44/10 Soi Mekkhaphat, Prawet Nakhon Road, SUKHOTHAI
Tel :: 66 5561 2578

Festivals

Festivals

Loy Kratong Festival
Annually held from 13th-15th days (new moon) of the 12th lunar month, at the Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Muang Kao, Amphur Muang; the festival helps preserve and promote Thai arts, culture and tradition, Within the fair, visitors will be excited with the 700-year-ago atmosphere, Thai ways of living, candlelight & Loy Kratong ceremony, and light & sound shows.




Phor Khun Ramkhamhaeng's Day festival
Annually held on January 17, at the monument of Phor Khun Ramkhamhaeng the Great in the Sukhothai Historical park, in honor of the Great King of Sukhothai Kingdom
Si Satchanalai Ordination Celebration Called by Thais as “Buat Chang Hat Siao”, this local event is held annually during 7-8 April at Ban Hat Sieo, Amphoe Si Satchanalai. It features a spectacular procession of ordination candidates in colorful costumer on the backs of some 20-30 decorated elephants. The ceremony has been arranged by Thai Phuan, the citizens of Ban Hat Siao for more than 150 years.
Khong Di Kong Krailas & Fish Eating Fair
Annually held in February, in front of the district's office, the fair displays the demonstration of fish products, beauty contest, fish-catching competition, local shows and other entertainments. Apart from fish goods, OTOP Products are also available.

Song Nam Aui Than Festival
Annually held on April 12, in the Sri Sachanalai Historical Park, by the Sri Sachanalai people; the Songkran ceremony exhibits the Buddha image procession from Wat Phra Prang to the Historical park.



Hae Nam Khum Hong Song Nam Chao Phor Muang Dong Festival
Annually held during the Songkran festival at the Muang Dong Wittaya School, the event displays the elephants procession from the shrine of Chao Phor Muang Dong to the monument of Chao Phor Muang Dong, local shows, bathing the statue of Chao Phor Muang Dong and old people.

Phra Mae Ya and Red Cross Fair
Annually eld from late January to early February in front of town hall, the fair exhibits the ceremony of paying homage to Phra Mae Ya, nine Buddha images and the statue of King Rama V of Bangkok.

Wan Khong Di Sri Sachanalai Festival
Annually held in August, at Muang Chaliang Wittaya School, the festival helps promote local products. The fair exhibits not only beauty contest, but also that of fruits, processed agricultural products and Tin Jok cloth. Local products are available at reasonable prices.

Luang Phor Sila Celebration
Annually held on February 24, at Wat Thung Saliam, Amphur Thung Saliam, the festival is worth visiting. Luang Phor Sila, an image of crowned Buddha under Naga, was found in the Chao Ram cave, Amphur Ban Dan Lan Hoi in 2472 B.E. and brought to Wat Thung Saliam. Stolen in 2520, the over-800-year-old Buddha image returned from the United States to Thailand again in 2539.



Tham Khwan Phung Ceremony
Annually held on the 3rd day (new moon) of the 3rd lunar month by the Tha Din Daeng villagers, Tambon Kirimas, the festival, originated from rendering honey instead of labor forces as a poll tex from the Ayudhya period to the reign of King Rama V of Bangkok, displays the ritual of bringing back honey bees' spirits.

Natural Attractions

Ramkhamhaeng National Park (Khao Luang)

Widely known as Pa Khao Luang, the park has an area of 341 sq.kms or 213,125 rai covering Amphur Kirimas, Amphur Ban Dan Lan Hoi and Amphur Muang Sukhothai. Blessed with wildlife, birds, natural beauties including fertile trapical jungles and mountains stretching from the north to the south, the park originate rivers and brooks. It is cold throughout the year with average temerature ranging from 12-14 degree Celsius.







Interesting natural and historical attractions in the park include:

Khao Luang, Located south of town, enjoys wonderful sceneries. Tredding route to atop the hill is about 3,270 meters. About 1,000 meters away from the park's office stands the giant Pterocarpus. About 300 meters away from the giant tree is located the Mor E Hok stone fossils. The view area is about 400 meters away from the stone fossil. About 720 meters away from the view area is situated the Pha Mahat Raw Water Source. About 380 meters from the water source is located Chan Berk Phrai. About 300 meters from Chan Berk Phrai stands the large banyan tree. 320 meters from the tree is located Plong Nang Nak, a 0.5-meter-wide and 1.5-meter-long vertical natural opening. Along the route are located caves. Khao Luang is about 1,200 meter above sea level.



Sai Rung Waterfall, originated from the Chedi Mountain, is beautiful but has water only during the rainy season.



Buddha Footprint, housed at the foot of the Tham Phrabath hill, was invented in the reign of Phra Maha Thammaraja Lithai. It is about 600 years old.



Narai Cave used to house the statue of Phra Bodhisattva Awalokitesuan, presently only the base left.



Phra Mae Ya Cave used to house the statue of Phra Mae Ya currently located at the shrine of Phra Moe Ya in the compound of town hall.


Saleed Phong Dam, widely known as Tham Nob Phra Ruang, is located between the

Phrabath Yai mountain and the Kew Eye Ma hill. In the post, water from the dam flowed through canals to the capital of ancient Sukhothai.



The park could be accessible by two routes:

From Bangkok, tade route # 101 to Kamphaengphet. Turn lelt at the office of Kirimas district to the park's office (12 Kms). Or, from Bangkor, head to Phitsanulok via route# 101. Turn left at the office of Kirimas district to the park's office.



Otherwise, from Bangkok, folow route # 117 and turn into route # 12 through Amphur Kong Krailas and Amphur Muang. From Amphur Muang, take route # 101 to Amphur Kirimas (19 kms) and turn left into the road leading to the park (12 kms).



Accommodation: 2-3-room houses and camping sites are available. 60-day-in-advance-accommodation booking is recommended. For more information, contact the park's office, PO Box 1, Amphur Kirimas, Sukhothai 64160, tel. 0 5561 9200 or the department of the national parks, tel. 0 2562 0760





Sri Sachanalai National Park (Pa Ka)

With an area of opproximately 311.57 sq.kms or 202,520.50 rai covering Amphur Sri Satchanalai. Amphur Thung Saliam of Sukhothai and Amphur Thern of Lampang. the park is blessed with fertile tropical hilly forests, wildlife, birds and natural wonders. The Office of the Park is situated in Moo 6, Ban Pa Ka, Tambon Ban kaeng, Amphur Sri Sachanalai.







Interesthing attractions in the Park include:

Tad Dao Waterfall, originated from the Tha Pae stream, is located about 4 kms away from the park's office/ The 30-meter-high fall is wonderful. Ideal for rest and relaxation.



Tad Duan Waterfall, situated about 500 meters away form the office of the park, is ideal for swimming. Coveniently accessible.



Huai Sai Waterfall, surrounded by mountains and natural beauties, is located about 3 kms away from the park's office



Thara Wasan Cave, blessed with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, is located about 1.5 kms away from the park's office. Wildlife, in particular hundred thousands of bats are found here.



Bats Cave, located about 20 kms away from the park's office, is blessed with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. The cave is the habitat of hundred thousands of bats.



The park could be reached either by car or bus.

By car: From Amphur Muang, follow route#12 and turn right at Km 15 into route 1113 until the Sarachit Intersection. At the intersection, turn left into route 1294 to the park. Total distance is about 100 kms. Otherwise, take route 101 from Amphur Muang to Amphur Srisachanalai (68 kms). Turn left in front of the Srisachanalai Hospital and follow route 1201 (11 kms). At the Sarachit Intersection, turn right into route # 1294 (40 kms) to the park. The total distance is about 122 kms.



By bus: From Bangkok, get off at the district of Srisachanalai. Daily Songtaew service (one trip a day) from the distric's office to the park is available. Or get off at the sarachit Interection and then take a bus to the park.



Accommodation: 1-3-room guesthouses are available. Book the houses in advance at the office of the Sri Sachanalai National Park, PO Box 10, Tambon Ban Kaeng, Amphur Sri Sachanalai, Sukhothai 64130, tel. 0 5561 9214-5 or the department of the national parks, tel. 0 2562 0760.



Tham lom - Tham Wang Natural Park

Located in Moo 7, Tambon Na Khun Krai, Amphur Sri Samrong, the park is a part of the Mae mok-Mae Phan Lam national preservation forest. Covering an area of about 8,500 rai, the hilly park is blessed with wonderful caves nautally adorned with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites. Natural teak forests are widely found within the park. Ancient tools and arms found here winess that the park used to be the troop marching route before during early Sukhothai Period.

Cultural Attractions

Sukhothai Historical ParkLocated in Tambon Muang Kao, Amphur Muang Sukhothai, about 12 kms away from town. The park could be reached by route #12 (Charot Withithong Rd.). Registered as the world's heritage by the UNESCO, the park enjoys the following interesting attractions
Monument of Phor Khun Ramkhamhaeng the GreatErected on the charot Withithong Rd, north of Wat Mahathat, features the great King sitting on the Monagkhasila Pedestal.

Wat MahathatA large temple located in the middle of town, reflects the prosperity of the Sukhothai architecture. Within the monastery are housed Phra Rattana Chedi, the chief pagoda of the temple.

Wat Sri SawaiLocated 300 meters southeast of Wat Mahathat.Within the temple are found the Narai Banthomsincarved stone lintel, pieces of deity statue, bronze lingum and Lopburi-style Buddha images.

Wat Phra Phai LuangSituated outside the town, are surrounded by 3-line ditches, houses laterite prang (pagoda), ruined images of Buddha, damaged pogoda and base of Vihar.

Wat Sa Sri Situated on the isle in Traphang Trakuan, a large pond located in the middle of town, The monastery houses the Lankan-style pagodas, an image of Buddha in the attiude ofsubduing mara and ordination hall located in the middle of a small isle.

Shrine of the City Gaurdian Spirit housedClose to the northen ditch of Wat Mahathat, is not mentioned on the Stone Inscription. From the survey by Phra Wichian Prakan in the reign of King Rama VI of Bangkok, the laterite poles were found at the tour corners of the shrine. In the middle of the shrine is a hole in which a round stone marking the center of town was believingly buried.


Wat Sri ChumLocated northwest outside the city ramparts, about 1,500 meters away from Wat Mahathat, houses Phra Achana, a huge Buddha image; the second Stone Inscription telling about the establishment of the Sukhothai dynasty including pictures depicting the previous lives of Lord Buddha.

Wat Saphan HinLocated on a 200-meter-high hill, about 2,930 meters away from Wat Mahathat. Inside the monastery are found a Vihar; Phra Attharot, a 12.5-meter-high standing image of Buddha in the attitude of forgiving and a lotus-shaped Chedi.


Sri Sachanalai Historical ParkSituated at Kaeng Luang in Tambon Sri Sachanalai, Amphur Sri Sachanalai, about 52 kms away from town center, the park has been registered by the UNESCO as the world's heritage like Sukhothai Historical Park. Interesting historic attractions in the park include :

Wat Phra Sri Rattana MahathatWidely known as Wat Borommathat Muang Chaliang or Wat Phra Prang, is located about 3 kms away from the ramparts of Muang Sri Sachanalai. Inside the temple are housed relics of then Buddha and a large Prang made of laterites.

Wat Chang LomLocated inside the Sri Sachanalai town, housed the Lankan-sytle pagoda surrounded by 39 statues of elephants and images of Buddha in the attitude of subduing mara. The monatery is believingly founded by King Ramkhamhaeng the Great.

Wat Nang PhayaHouses a made-of-laterite large Chedi and a ruined Vihar decorated with wonderful mortar desings.

Wat khao Phanom PhlerngLocated atop the Phanom Phlerng mountain. Within the monastery are erected a laterite pagoda and a large Vihar. Behind the pagoda is housed the shrine of Chao Mae La-ong Sumli revered by general public, while inside the vihar are housed the laterite pole and the Buddha image in the attitude of subduing mara.

Wat Khao Suwan kiriLocated west of the Phanom Phlerng mountain houses a large bellshaped pagoda made of laterite, the Buddha image made of mortar.

Wat Chedi Jet ThaewSituated opposite to Wat Chang Lom, houses a lotus-shaped chief Chedi, pagodas, a Vihar, the buddha image made of mortar including murals.


The Center of Sangkhalok Kiln Study & PreservationSituated in Ban Koh Noi, about 5 kms away from the Sri Sachanalai Historical Park, used to be the location of the industrial estate of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Over 500 Sangkhalok ware kilns were discovered here. Within the canter are displayed archaeological objects including the development of ancient wares.

Ramkhamhaeng National MuseumSituated in front of the Sukhothai Historical Park, displays art objects discovered in sukhothai including images of Buddha, Sangkhalok wares, Stone Scriptions and Sukhothai water ducts given by general public.

The Sawanka Wora Nayok National MuseumLocated behind Wat Sawankaram or Wat Klang, Tambon Wang Mai Khon, Amphur Sawankhalok, exhibits art items and archaeological objects mostly belonging o Phra Sawanka Wora Nayok (Thongkham Chitthon), the provincial ecclesiastical head or the abbot of Wat Sawankarm.

Phra Mae Ya ShrineA goddess statue sculptured from stone located in front of town hall, was formerly housed at the entrance of Phra Mae Ya cove in Khao Loung Mountain ranges, Tambon Na Cherng Diri, Amphur Kirimas.

How to go

How to go

By car:
From Bangkok, follow route#1 (Phaholyothin Rd.) to Wang Noi and turn in to route #32 through Ayudhya, Arng Thong, Singburi, Chainat to Nakhon Sawan. And then take route #1 again. Drive through Kamphaengphet and turn into route 101 through Amphur Pran Kratai, Amphur Kirimas to Amphur Muang Sukhothai. Total distance is 440 kms.

Otherwise, from Nakhon Sawan follow route #107 to Phitsanulok and turn into route # 12 to Sukhothai. Total distance is 427 kms. From the proviec of Tak, take route # 12 through Amphur Ban Dan Lan Hoi to Amphur Muang Sukhothai. (79 Kms.)

By bus:
Daily bus services (both ordinary and air-condition) are available at the Northern Bus Terminal. For more information, contact:

The Transport Co., Ltd.,
tel. 0 2537 8055-6.
Win Tour,
tel. 0 2936 3753, 0 5561 1039.
Thanchit Tour,
tel. 0 2936 3210-3, 0 5561 3558.
Phitsanulok Yanyon Tour,
tel. 0 2936 2924-5, 0 5561 2134

By train:
There are two railway stations in the province of Sukhothai, the Sawankhalok and Sri Nakhon Railway Stations. The Bangkok- Sawankhalok Sprinter services (two trips a day) and available. For more informaton, contact the Hua Lampong Railway Station, tel. 0 2223 7010, 0 2220 4334, 0 2621 8701 Ext. 5334, hotline 1690

By air:
The airport is located in Amphur Sawankhalok. about 30 kms away from town. Daily air services are as follow: Bangkok - Sukhothai - Chiangmai (2 flight / day) For more information tel. 0 5564 7224 (Sukhothai), 0 2265 5555 (Bangkok).

General Feature of Sukhothai

General Feature
Location & SizeSituated

in lower north Thailand, about 440 kms away from Bangkok, Sukhothai has an area of about 6,596.092 sq.kms or 4,112,557 rai

Administration

The province is administratively divided into 9 Amphurs (districts), 84 Tambons, 834 villages, 2 Muang municipalities, 11 Tambon municipalities, and 77 tambon administration authorities. The districts include Amphur Muang, Amphur Sawankhalok, Amphur Sri Samrong, Amphur Sri Sachanalai, Amphur Kong Krailas, Amphur Kirimas, Amphur Tung Saliam, Amphur Dan Lan Hoi and Amphur Sri Nakhon.

Population

The population of Sukhothai (approximately 623,865 persons) comprises the majority of original Thai, those who migrated from other provinces, and hilltribes (Karen, Mong, Yao and Li Saw).

Boundary

North
borders on Amphur Wangchin and Amphur Soong Men of Prae and Amphur Lab Lae of Uttaradit.
East
borders on Amphur Phrom Piram and Amphur Muang of Phitsanulok and Amphur Phichai of Uttaradit.
West
borders on Amphur Muang and Amphur Ban Tak of Tak and Amphur Thern of Lampang.
South
borders on Amphur Pran Kratai of Kamphaengphet and Amphur Bang Rakam of Phitsanulok.

Topography

The Topography of Sukhothai mostly features the basin plains with highlands and mountains stretching from the north to the west, central plains and southern highlands. Rivers flow form the north to the south though Amphur Sri Sachanalai, Sawankhalok, Sri Samrong, Muang Sukhothai and Kong Krailas. The highest Luang hill is located about 1,200 meters above sea level.
ClimateInfluenced by the southwest and northeast monsoons, the average temperature of the province is 27.6 degree Celsius. Average raindrop for the whole year is 1,208.8 milliliters.

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