12 Best Things to Do in Sukhothai, Thailand
, Thailand’s ancient capital from the 13th century earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1991.
In contrast to Ayutthaya, another of Thailand’s ancient capitals, Sukhothai has a more compact feel and is often less crowded. The distance from Bangkok deters some travelers who instead opt for the shorter, two-hour journey to explore Ayutthaya’s ruins; however, both cities are worth a visit.
Sukhothai is older than Ayutthaya, making the surviving ruins there all the more impressive. The Thai system of writing was developed in the Sukhothai Kingdom in 1283, and the modern alphabet still closely resembles the original stone inscriptions found around the park!
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