Map of Sukhothai, Thailand

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Legend
Accommodation 1: No 4 Guesthouse 2: J&J Guesthouse 3: Lotus Village 5: Sukhothai Guesthouse 8: Yom River Guesthouse 13: Garden House 14: TR Guesthouse 16: Traveller's House 17: Somprasong Guesthouse (closed?) 18: Ban Thai Guesthouse 20: River View Hotel 23: Sawasdipongs Hotel 24: Northern Palace Hotel	Eat and Meet 4: Coffee House and Restaurant 9: Khun Tanode Bar and Restaurant 11: Bamboo Cafe 12: Chopper Bar Beer 19: Dear Restaurant 15: Good pancakes	Attractions and Activities 6: Fresh produce market 7: Wat Ratchathani 21: Night market
Transport No entries	Vital Information 10: Internet cafe 15: Thai Farmers Bank 22: Post office	Other No entries

Travelfish on Sukhothai

The ancient Thai capital of Sukhothai, a name meaning dawn of happiness, was founded in the 13th century and became the kingdom's first capital -- existing between the years of 1238 and 1438. During that time, the Sukhothai Dynasty saw nine Kings reign, the best known of whom was the third, King Ramkhamhaeng, who has been credited with both the creation of the modern-day Thai alphabet and the introduction of Theravada Buddhism to Thailand.

At its apex, the Sukhothai Kingdom stretched over much of modern-day Thailand (excepting the northeast, which remained under the control of the Khmers). The territory was gained both by military campaigns as well as diplomacy -- the latter of which King Ramkhamhaeng was seen to be a master of. This period is seen as a Thai golden age where the Thai arts and culture prospered under the reign of a series of benevolent rulers. Trade flourished, and, in a step that had important ramifications in Thailand's future development, trading relations with China opened. ... read more about Sukhothai on Travelfish