Sukhothai

General Information.

Sukhothai seal.

Statue of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great picture. Phra Ruang dynasty of kings.
New stamps on Thaen Nang c rock Prai Fah serf parents to be.
Peaceful happiness. His administration and the Kingdom of this prosperity possible.
During the year 1822 to December 1842.

Flag Sukhothai.

A rectangle with three color red is the color bar above. Yellow bar in the middle. Bar and green beneath. Corner flag on the ground near Canh d. King Ramkhamhaeng the Great images. Phra Ruang dynasty of kings sat on the new Thaen Nang c stone and the words beneath Sukhothai Canh d under the base close to the top corner of the flag on the pole with a red bar. Yellow and green hanging man enough to look beneath the beauty of the red, yellow and green flags basically have the following meanings.

Red means the King Ramkhamhaeng the Great expand the territory to be widely spread north to the city west of the city Nan Hong a nice girl. East King territory spread out to the Mekong River. Vieng and Vientiane to the border. South to Cape Mala at any address. From the territory of Thailand at that time spread over time which were more extensive.

Yellow represents Buddhism. Sukhothai is the capital of the recovery and prosperity of Buddhism and invited bishops from Lanka to improve operations in order of monks to the Buddhist commandments. For the first time the king came out he entered.

Green represents agriculture. This is the main occupation of the Thai capital Sukhothai, as people living with comfort. Rice, fish age. Professionals who would like any city you like you do not collect tax It is pleasantly comfortable with each other. Inscription, as shown by King Ramkhamhaeng the Great as the main one.

"... When the evil King Ramkhamhaeng. Sukhothai is good in the water you fish in paddy rice baked in a city pond took Ltd proletarian chance Friend cow towed to trade horse for sale who shall desire to trade elephant who shall trade horse trading business who would like affair known gold trade trade trade Criteria Phrai Fa ... Face. "

Geography.

Size and location.

Sukhothai is located north of Lower Thailand Distance away from Bangkok by highway about 440 kilometers, with an area of approximately 6,596.092. Square kilometers, or about 4,122,557. Farm

Territory
Sukhothai province has borders with neighboring provinces following contact.
Historical Park, near the northern district. Wang interface piece Sung Men district, Phrae province, and screen Uttaradit province.
South District, Khiri Mat. And connect to the district Devices Kong Krailat Kamphaengphet. District and Rakam. Phitsanulok.
East District, Kong Krailat. Si Samrong district. And Sawankhalok. Contact the District Phromphiram. Muang Phitsanulok Phitsanulok. And Pichai District. Uttaradit province.
West Dan Lan Hoi district. District and Saliam. Contact Muang District, Tak Tak Tak and Thoen, Lampang Province.

Topography.
Sukhothai have Most areas are plains. The north is a mountainous plateau with long uninterrupted to the West. Central area is the southern Plains and the Plateau. River flow from north to south through the district and Sukhothai Historical Park, near Sawankhalok Srisamrong Kong Krailat a distance of about 170 kilometers, Sukhothai is the highest mountain peak Khao Luang, which is 1,200 meters high above sea level.

Climate.

General climate of Sukhothai. Characteristics vary according to the influence of the southwest monsoon. And the northeast monsoon. Divided into three seasons: summer and winter season.
Year-round temperatures average around 27.6 degrees Celsius maximum temperature is 33.0 degrees Celsius and average minimum temperatures average 22.2 degrees Celsius average annual rainfall of about 1208.88 mm rainfall areas where most of the province are now on. Historical Park, near the District and Metropolitan District.

Population

Most people in the province of Sukhothai descended from traditional Thai living in this land long ago. The culture, traditions and dialects are spoken of their identity. Have migrated from the local people do not much else. There is also a minority hill tribe Karen Hmong Yao and Lisu live in a part of the territory bands a long time now. And the other part of immigrants from neighboring provinces such as Chiang Rai, Lampang, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Phetchabun, Tak and his people are currently living in Ban Kaeng. And Mae Mae Sam Sin District Satchanalai. With approximately 428 homes.

Natural resources.
Sukhothai province is one of the rich natural resources. Consists of forest values. The land suitable for cultivation. Minerals are important. Supply of natural and tourism resources. The beautiful natural environment that is suitable for tourism As well as the unique culture of the people of Sukhothai.

Forest resources.

Sukhothai Province is a province with abundant forest resources in 2527, Sukhothai area of 2,367.08 square kilometers of forest. Or percent. 35.63 of the total area of the Provincial Forestry Department declared the forest a national forest reserve in 12 of the area 1,923,499.75 Farm Park on 2 of the area of 346,375 rai area hunting of one of the area of 15,875 ha and forest park of one of the area 11250. farm

Water resources.
Sukhothai is a natural source of water, surface water and groundwater (ground water), the following.
Ghost from the Yom River Ridge District, distribute the water flow through the province, Chiang Rai Province Phrae And Sukhothai. From north to south. Through the district Satchanalai. Sawankhalok. Si Samrong district. Muang Sukhothai Kong Krailat. A distance of about 170 km to meet the Nan River at Chum Saeng. Nakhon Sawan Province.
Yom river water is the most important of Sukhothai. Like a large blood vessel of the province. Most of the people depends on water from the Yom River in farming and consumption of the Yom River is the river that has a high slope. Especially during the watershed. Therefore, it is a problem in changing the water level in the river Is in the rainy season will have plenty of excess demand. And flows into the south quickly. The flood plain area. And cause damage to agricultural areas. In the dry season, water is a small amount. The river will dry episodic, so people do not water enough for agriculture. There is now a permanent source of water storage from time to time.
Huai Mae Mok from the mountains in the province of Lampang Flow from west to east through the district Saliam. Sawankhalok. Si Samrong district. And access to Muang Sukhothai Will be swallowed with a large plain area characteristics. A distance of about 90 km.
Huai Mae Lam thousands from the mountains in the district, Lampang province elevated flow from west to east. Through Dan Lan Hoi district. Then meets with the Yom River at Muang District, Sukhothai A distance of about 100 km.
Huai Mae Tha Pae from the mountains in the district Satchanalai. Flow down to the south. Sawankhalok through space. To converge to the Huai Mae Mok Si Samrong district. A distance of about 70 km.

Mineral resources.
Important minerals found in Sukhothai There are several types of marble, limestone, kaolin, manganese, antimony fluoride and software, precious minerals. In addition, a mineral that is excavated but not used to benefit the copper and iron. Mineral resources of Sukhothai are the mountain northeast. District and District Historical Park, near the Saliam.

Sukhothai Historical Park. Satchanalai Historical Park. Ramkhamhaeng National Park. National Historical Park, near. Ramkhamhaeng National Museum. Want to President of the National Museum Sawan. Museum Sangkhalok Sukhothai Museum of fish in the literature. Mae Ya Shrine. Father stone Wat Mongkol prosperity. Tung mother spool. Tham Chao Ram. Buddha Park, Sukhothai Agro-Tourism.

Sukhothai Historical Park. King Ramkhamhaeng Monument Company. Wat Trapang money Visitor Center. Temple elephants around. Wat Mahathat. Wat Sa Si. Eerdueriyong. Wat Saphan Hin. Wat Chana Songkhram. Wat Si Sawai. Wat Phra Phai Luang. Dam Phra Ruang. Noen Prasat Phra Ruang. San Ta Pha Daeng. Wat Si Chum. Temple Chetuphon. City wall Wat Chang Lom. Wat Trapang Lang. Temple of the four rooms. Sukhothai Historical Park. Opposite Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sukhothai miles from the west about 12 km road stretch way Thong. Highway 12 lines Sukhothai - Tak. In the past, Sukhothai was Thailand's capital is thriving. The central government, religion and economy within the national park is a landmark historic palaces, places of worship, with the city wall and moat surrounding the ancient city gates in a square. Sukhothai Historical Park, an area covering over 70 square kilometers. And historic importance to many spectacular. Admission rates. Tourists, 10 Thai baht or 40 baht foreigners can buy tickets included 30 Thai baht to foreigners 150 baht, this card can visit the park in various provinces of Sukhothai. Within 30 days, is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 21:00 pm (Ticket sales close at 18.00) Notes from approximately 19:00 to 21:00 am will visit historic phototherapy. In the event that the vehicle in historic area will be charged as well. And the parking lot of the park. Visitor Center offers guided tour tram around the park. Rates. Tourists, 10 Thai baht U.S. foreign 20 In addition, the front of the park offers bicycle rental units at a price of 20 Baht If traffic is among the Board. And trainers need to watch. Or tourists who want more information please contact the Tourist Information Centre Historical Park, Sukhothai Old Town district, Muang District, Sukhothai 64210 Tel. 0-5569-7310. Transportation from the city of Sukhothai. Visitors can ride an old city bus (minibus) every 20 minutes with car parking around the nearby Police station came down in front of the car park every 20 minutes. Back His Majesty the King Monument King Ramkhamhaeng the Great. Was built in 2518 is located along the road stretch way Thong. North of Wat Mahathat. Features a statue of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Statue Brass Copper Cast Metal Black Gram, 2 times the 3-meter high Buddha actually sat on the podium His new ride hanging Nang c stone bowl. Right hand holding book. His left hand is in position teaching public. Pan left altar are placed beside the King Khan on his face look like a Buddha, Sukhothai, early To convey the sense that King Ramkhamhaeng the Great had the will and compassion are absolutely fair in paternalism Alongside a picture Engrave plate inscribed with the event of his royal duties, as referred to in Sukhothai inscriptions. Back Wall Sukhothai Located at the Old Town district. Evidence in the stone inscription, called the Integrated degree map is a rectangle with width 1300 m 1800 m long inner wall is created on laterite soil units two outer walls are interspersed with ditches, ridge In addition to the enemy and to protect the drainage ditches are not used to drain flooded the city. Midway between each side of the gate. Kiosk and door with Back Wat Maha Tong Thani. U. Located in the center is a large temple and the temple of Sukhothai. Phra Mahathat Chedi a lotus shape. Or hath Bin. Sukhothai is a true art form. Set as Chairman of the pagoda. Surrounded by the pagoda 8 body based on the same Prang laterite is the direction in 4 and a pagoda style castle created with a brick that has been influenced by the Lanna The survey found that the area of Wat Mahathat is the pagoda, reservoirs up to 200 person 10 of his temple facade (Footprint) 8 1 of the temple facade Trapang 4 on the east side of the pagoda temple president is a big cause of laterite. The altar, which was a large bronze Buddha image in Thailand is Shakyamuni Buddha, Sri. Currently being moved to Wat Suthat's. Bangkok to the north and the south side of the Mahathat Chedi Buddha standing inside the booth is called "Tha King Aฏ Assoc. Back Wat Chana Songkhram. Located in the north of Wat Mahathat. Close to the historic site known as Pillar formerly known as Wat Rat Burana features a rich. Pagoda large round bell shape. Chairman of the Pagoda and Temple Pagoda by various churches. Back Noen Prasat Phra Ruang. Or district in Sukhothai Palace. Located adjacent to the east of Wat Mahathat. One of the historic hill known as Castle King Rama VI assumed that this area was based Castle Palace. King of Sukhothai. Fine Arts Department has excavated entirely customize the base year 2526 was building a moon base lotus lotus face look like a high rectangular base size 27.50 X 51.50 meters, with a staircase at the front and rear Back Wat Trapang money (The term "Trapang" refers to the pool or pond) is a major historic site. Located on the west edge of Silver Trapang Wat Mahathat. Wat Mahathat 300 meters away from the historic site has no boundary wall. His lotus pagoda consists of a president. Features of the pagoda shape of lotus is a Hranm Ernืonhreu four sides standing Buddha image. And Buddha style (Hranm mean the end of a temple facade. Or the end of church Channel is usually tons) in front of Temple. Pagodas and east side of the island has a church located in the water. Back Wat Sa Si. The temple is located in the north-west of Wat Mahathat. Important monument in the middle of a large pond called Trapang Tra Kuan and president of Temple pagoda consists Drnongeeongur. In front of a large Buddha image temple Pang stucco Buddha A small pagoda. Srivijaya art mixed Lanka. Located in the south. A facade in front of a Buddha 4 directions midstream small island is home to the small Buddhist temple. The temple is known as the point where the beautiful scenery. Back Wat Si Sawai. Located south of Wat Mahathat. About 350 meters away is located in an important historic boundary wall. Prang body consists of three art forms Lop Buri Prang style is quite streamlined. Is based on short patterns like some stucco pattern on Chinese Ceramics. Yuan Dynasty. Found a picture carved lintels Narayana Banthom Sin. Part of the Idol. Siyeึongct and demonstrated that they had a Hindu shrine in the first Then converted to a Buddhist temple at the top of the front. And a Buddhist temple in later. Back San Ta Pha Daeng. Looks as historic as a Khmer art. Created by laterite, Angkor period (Wed Fri 1650 to 1700), then the Department of Fine Arts was the digging out This court has found and restored parts idol And Women's divine decorated with furniture. Currently on display at the National Museum Bangkok. Back Sukhothai Historical Park Visitor Center. Building a Thai-style architecture Sukhothai Near Wat Phra Phai Luang. Building a data center and facilities for visitors to visit Sukhothai Historical Park. And exhibit different models of ancient monuments in the old town of Sukhothai. Tourists visit the park should begin. From this point to have an overview of Sukhothai in the past. Back Archaeological pottery Sukhothai (Eerdueriyong). Near Wat Phra Phai Luang. Along the old moat, called "Mother Jones" is a porcelain kiln Sukhothai. Aged about Century 18, discovered oven around 49 oven, most recently in the Ditch River Jones of North 37 furnaces in the south side city wall nine ranges and the eastern third furnace furnace equipment Sangkhalok similar roof ton width from 1.50 to 2.00 m long, 4.5 meters pottery found in this area are mostly large bowl type coating opaque. Fawn Are painted black. Most of the fish and made ​​flower cycle. Back Wat Phra Phai Luang. The monument is a large, important second Wat Mahathat. The temple is rectangular layout. 3 is a moat around the outer layer called the Cool Cool Mother Jones Wat Phra Pai Luang is the center of the community. Top of the oldest historic temple is Phra Prang Prang 3 Lord is chairman of the temple. Created by laterite. Khmer art as a standby. The reign of King Jayavarman 7 in front of the temple building is a stucco Buddha image 4 sleep posture is standing, walking and sitting. Back Wat Si Chum. Is located at Wat Phra Phai Luang 800 meters to the west is the temple of the Royal Su I Mara Camp is a stucco Buddha image width 11.30 meters, a large lap style of temple building is a rectangular-like Footprint. But the roof collapsed exhausted. Only the walls on all four sides. Each side wall. Mason Tืopoon safely The south wall are the people inside the box. And walk up the stairs to the narrow side of the wall Lord I Su. Or you can reach the ridge above the wall. The channel wall by wall paintings are old but almost fuzzy mess. Paintings of this age almost 700 years ago In addition, the ceiling box stairs plans to slate a large carving patterns on fable the various total of 50 images when walking the way the stairs up, they appeared on the roof chapel overlooking the beautiful. of the old city of Sukhothai around. Why temple Wat Si Chum is a mystery hidden this This issue if considering a deep and you will find that the king in royal Prarewg he his talent in the wake solace military Han and the other because the side wall of the Holy Su I have the box small if who sneaked through tunnels and go stuck on this box. And said out loud inside the temple must think that the M I say. And voices that will ring formidable Because the temple has no windows. Originally the roof would be curved like a dome. Back Temple elephants around. Ao Pra cabinet away from west approximately 2.4 miles of historic importance include Round a pagoda Lanka. Chang appeared with a square base with half of the 24 string in front of the pagoda temple president. Ong Pagoda and surrounded by five pagodas and churches president. Back Wat Saphan Hin. This temple is located high on a hill about 200 meters up the path with historic pathways from the foot of the mountain slopes with a slate over a distance of 300 meters is important Buddha inside the temple, including a large standing Buddha image. His shrine is 12.50 meters high camp revealed forgive called "Tha King Aฏ Assoc. Back Dam, a rolled Links pharmacist. Or dam Phra Ruang. Located in the old town. This dam is a dam of soil (soil units) for the water barrier is located between the gorges. He His major He came thick and compressed. Built for water retention. And draw water into the canal to the Great Wall to pool money Trapang Trapang gold to be used in the city. And palaces in ancient times. Irrigation can improve the current restoration. And repair of the new Back Temple Chetuphon. Art of the temple is interesting. Footprint of building with slate Buddha is enshrined in four poses sitting, reclining, standing, walking is the Footprint of Buddha is enshrined, with brick and slate materials in the construction of laterite. Something to be viewed within the boundary wall surrounding Temple Footprint Chaturaphak slate porch was constructed from a large and thick, with stone to make extraction and notching the frame. Easy and emulate wooden cage. And a stone inscription found at the main temple is inscribed in the 58 years since 2057 Wed, said radiation created thee fair Buddha in this temple. Back Temple of the four rooms. Located east of the temple Chetuphon about 100 meters away historic interest is at the base of the pagoda president is decorated with stucco images around the person making the picture image men and women wore jewelry ray and associated lessons. Mobile container Flora species emerge from a germinating out to represent fertility. Furthermore, stucco elephant. Lion picture decoration and party. Lord President of the pagoda is a round bell shape that has been restored. The pagoda has less total collapses. Back Wat Chang Lom. Is an important historic site. Pagoda has a spherical Lanka as president of the temple. Around the base decorated with a pagoda. Stucco is stuck half-elephant. Front of the temple cause with a brick base. And a database created with a brick boundary wall around them. Back Wat Trapang Lang. Thong on the street till way. If traveling from Sukhothai Wat Trapang Lang left the scene. Art is important. Footprint square with brick cause. Exterior wall stucco Buddha image. When the Buddha from Daowadung. Buddha gave sermons at your father the king Saki Kingdom. Please come and now she Pimpa. Sukhothai is a masterpiece of art.