Sukhothai is located on the lower edge of the northern region, 440 kilometres north of Bangkok or some 350 kilometres south of Chiang Mai. The province covers some 6,596 square kilometres and is divided into 9 Amphurs (districts): Muang Sukhothai, Sawankhalok, Sri Samrong, Si Satchanalai, Kong Krailat, Kirimas, Thung Saliam, Ban Dan Lan Hoi and Sri Nakhon,
Provincial Seal
Features the picture of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Sitting on the Managkhasila pedestal.
Provincial Slogan
Sukhothai, a town of excellent world heritages, thai letters invention, Loy Krathong, Budhism, intricate tin Jok cloth, ancient golden Sanglhalok wares, holy Mae Ya and Phor Khun and the down of happiness.
Now Let's see temples in Sukhothai with the following :
1. Wat Mahathat
A large temple located in the middle of town, reflects the prosperity of the Sukhothai architecture. Within the monastery are housed Phra Rattana Chedi, the chief pagoda of the temple.
2. Wat Sri Sawai
Located 300 meters southeast of Wat Mahathat.Within the temple are found the Narai Banthomsincarved stone lintel, pieces of deity statue, bronze lingum and Lopburi-style Buddha images.
3. Wat Phra Phai Luang
Situated outside the town, are surrounded by 3-line ditches, houses laterite prang (pagoda), ruined images of Buddha, damaged pogoda and base of Vihar.
4. Wat Sa Sri
Situated on the isle in Traphang Trakuan, a large pond located in the middle of town, The monastery houses the Lankan-style pagodas, an image of Buddha in the attiude ofsubduing mara and ordination hall located in the middle of a small isle.
5. Wat Sri Chum
Located northwest outside the city ramparts, about 1,500 meters away from Wat Mahathat, houses Phra Achana, a huge Buddha image; the second Stone Inscription telling about the establishment of the Sukhothai dynasty including pictures depicting the previous lives of Lord Buddha.
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