Founded in 1238, the city of Sukhothai was the capital of the eponymous Kingdom. Preserved Buddhist temples of the Sukhothai world Heritage and are under the control of UNESCO. The city's name translated from the Pali means “the flowering of happiness”.

Kingdom became the first Thai government on these lands, previously all power belonged to the Khmer kings of Cambodia. Founded Sukhothai General Interdit together with another General with the aim to oust the Khmer Rouge from the Central region of Thailand. The state flourished for 200 years, it was influential religious and political center. It was at this time was created the current Thai alphabet, and instead of Khmer Hinduism the national religion was recognized as the Buddhism of the Theravada school. In 1438, the Sukhothai ceased to exist and was absorbed in the Thai Kingdom of Ayutthaya, which was at that time one of the most powerful in all the Land.

The territory of Sukhothai historical Park covers about 70 square kilometres and is divided into 5 parts, the most important is Central, here was concentrated the whole life of the capital.

The greatest temple of the Kingdom is Wat Mahathat, located in the heart of the historic town. Surrounded by lakes with lotuses it consists of dozens of buildings and more than 200 Chedi (stupas). Also he is the most well preserved temple in the whole complex Sukhothai.

In the Northern part of the city is one of the oldest temples of the Kingdom of Wat Phra Phai Luang. It was built by the Khmers and combines elements of Buddhism and Hinduism. Scientists believe that he was the most important Khmer temple in the state, as well as Wat Mahathat in the late Sukhothai. The temple consists of three high prangos (stupas resembling corn on the cob), which is a classic Khmer architecture.

In Wat si Chum in the Northern part of the city you can see the biggest Buddha statue Sukhothai era and one of the largest in the history of Thailand. Its width is 11 meters and a height of about 15 meters. According to the legend, once on the top of the temple stairs leading up, there are parishioners Buddha spoke and gave advice.

The main temple in the Eastern part of Sukhothai is Wat Chang Lom, which means “temple surrounded by elephants”. It is the presence of statues of elephants at the base of the temple Chedi indicates a clear influence of the architecture of Sri Lanka, brought to Thailand Buddhism.

In the Eastern part of Sukhothai is worth noting Wat Saphan hin, situated on top of a hill. Translated, its name means “temple of the stone bridge”, a name he received because of leading to the road, paved with stone slabs on the slope.

Despite borrowing from many cultures, the Kingdom of Sukhothai has formed its own style of architecture, different from all previously existing.