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Exploring Thailand’s first capital Sukothai’s West zone

November 26, 2018
Southeast Asia
Sukothai
Thailand
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sukothai is Thailand’s first capital, having been the seat of the Sukothai kingdom from the mid-13th century to the mid-15th century. While it is no longer a major urban centre, Sukothai is still a fascinating ancient city to explore. It’s divided into several zones with the Central zone being the largest, and the North zone […]

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Visiting Thailand’s ancient capital Sukothai

November 15, 2018
Southeast Asia
Sukothai
Thailand
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Thailand has had three main capitals. Before its current capital Bangkok, there was Ayutthaya; before Ayutthaya, there was Sukhothai. Located in central Thailand, about midway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Sukhothai was the capital of the Sukhothai kingdom, the first Thai state, from the mid-13th century to the mid-15th century. It was then absorbed by […]