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Sukhothai(Thai: สุโขทัย, "Causing great comfort") is the capital of the province of the same name in Northern Thailand.
getting there
By plane
The Sukhothai Airport
(IATA: THS), 30 kilometers north of the city, can be reached with Bangkok Airways (twice a day from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, from 1690 Baht each way; flight time 1 hour 15 minutes).
Alternatively, there is the option of using Air Asia or NokAir from Bangkok-Don Mueang to Phitsanulok Airport (PHS), which is approx. 60 km from Sukhothai. NokAir and Air Asia offer a shuttle service with minivans following their flights from Bangkok to Phitsanulok for onward travel to Sukhothai or the Sukhothai Historical Park (total price from approx. 1100 baht each way (Air Asia); combined travel and flight time approx. 3 Hours).
By bus
The bus station is just outside the center on Sukhothai 101 bypass. It is practically hourly by long-distance buses from several companies northern Bangkok bus station ("Mo Chit") served. The fare is around 300 baht, depending on the company and class, and the journey takes 6 to 7 hours. From Chiang Mai (4 to 5 hours, price around 200 baht) and the neighboring provinces Tak and Phitsanulok there are direct connections to Sukhothai.
It is approx. 3 kilometers from the bus station to the city center. Songthaews (converted vans with benches on the loading area) are available for the journey into the city or to the historical park. Tuk-tuks (motorcycle rickshaws) are rarely found at the bus station. For the journey to the bus station you can find tuk-tuks in the village. Fare about THB 60.
By train
The province of Sukhothai can be reached via the Sawankhalok train station, which is 40 km north of the provincial capital. Trains to Bangkok and Chiang Mai run here. Alternatively, via the Phitsanulok train station, approx. 60 km away. Sukhothai City does not have its own train station.
In the street
| Distances | |
| Bangkok | 440 km |
|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 308 km |
Sukhothai can be reached via the Thai Highway 12 Tak - Khon Kaen and the Thai Highway 101 Kamphaeng Phet-Nan. From Bangkok you can reach Sukhothai via Highway 31,1,32 and again 1 to Nakhon Sawan from here via Highway 117 to Phitsanulok and from here via Highway 12 to Sukhothai.
mobility
Scooter rental in some guesthouses around 200 THB / day.
Tourist Attractions
The main attraction is the Sukhothai Historical Park from the old days of kings and the beginning of Siam. The historical park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. It is particularly beautiful Light and Sound Show to Loy Krathong every November.
Sukhothai Park on Highway 12 towards Phitsanulok is also beautiful. Fitness or sport is practiced here in the early evening hours. Several lakes and ponds are located in the park.
Strolling along the Yom River and around town is also recommended.
activities
see under sights
shop
There are a few shops selling souvenirs such as wood, leather, gold, ceramics and pottery, as well as a market and a night market. The BIG C shopping mall is located on Highway 12 between Sukhothai City and Sukhothai Historical Park.
kitchen
There are plenty of restaurants and food stalls in Sukhothai. In addition to Thai cuisine, there are also many restaurants with an international focus. Some restaurants with international cuisine are run by Europeans. Chinese cuisine is also common in Sukhothai.
Around the roundabout with the clock tower there are daily food stalls in the side streets and also a "food hall" in which many food providers are gathered.
nightlife
Since Sukhothai is not a big city, the nightlife is relatively modest. There is usually live music or karaoke bars nearby or in the larger hotels.
accommodation
Hotels and guest houses are plentiful in Sukhothai City. We recommend the guest houses, as they are mostly inexpensive and clean accommodations.
There are also a number of accommodations in the old town, in the immediate vicinity of the history park. Those who are primarily interested in visiting the ancient cities should consider this in order to save the transfer from the new town. See under Sukhothai Historical Park # Accommodation.
Cheap
- Ban Thai Guesthouse. Simple but nice guest house in the new town, on the banks of the Yom River. Small rooms and wooden bungalows; Mattresses are quite hard. In-house café / restaurant; WLAN incl.Price: Double room from 200 THB (Venti), 450 THB (AC) without breakfast.
- Blue House Sukhothai. Modern guest house (18 rooms) in the center of the new town (700 m to the night market), quiet location a little off the main road; but not far from various restaurants, bars, 7-eleven. All rooms have their own bathroom (shower), AC, TV, refrigerator, desk, kettle. Shared lounge, on-site restaurants; WLAN included. Only 100 m to the departure point for minibuses in the old town.Price: Double room from 690 THB without breakfast.
- Pai Sukhothai Resort, 3 Pravetnakorn Rd. Tel.: (0)80-8988848, Email: [email protected]. Small resort (12 rooms) in the center of the new town (400 m from the night market) with a tropical garden; Relatively small, but very clean rooms (14 m²), some with shared, some with their own bathroom, but all with AC, balcony, refrigerator, kettle. Staff speaks English quite well; Use of bicycles (while stocks last), restaurant, pool; Massage bookable; WLAN incl.Price: Double room from 550 THB (shared bathroom), 1050 THB (private bathroom).
- Phuaroon Guesthouse & Resort. In the immediate vicinity of the bus station. Ideal if you arrive by car or bus.Price: 450-600 THB without breakfast.
- Sabaidee House. Guesthouse with bungalows in a beautiful, well-kept complex with a garden, in a quiet location, 1.5 km west of the center of the new town; very good value for money; Restaurant, pool, bike rental; Pick-up from the bus station on request.Price: Double room from 300 THB (venti / shared bathroom), 500 THB (AC / private bathroom).
medium
- Foresto Sukhothai. Small, modernly equipped guesthouse (10 rooms) with three-star hotel standard in the center of Neustadt (500 m from the night market). All rooms (quite large) with their own bathroom (shower), AC, balcony, seating area, cable TV. Helpful staff; beautiful garden, pool, laundry service; WLAN incl .; Restaurant and bar in the house. Bus to the old town (12 km) stops nearby.Price: Double room from 1200 THB.
- Nakorn De Sukhothai Hip Hotel. Small bed & breakfast (7 rooms) in an ideal location in the center of the Neustadt (right by the night market), all rooms with private bathroom (shower or bathtub, care products), AC, desk, refrigerator, cable TV, e.g. T. with seating area; but noisy, the beds are not particularly comfortable; Friendly staff with a relatively good command of English; Restaurant, tea room, mini market in the house.Price: Double room from 800 THB without breakfast.
- Pailyn Sukhothai Hotel. Large three-star hotel (238 rooms) between the city center (8 km) and the historical park (4 km) on Highway 12.Price: around 1200 THB including breakfast buffet.
- Ruean Thai Hotel. Good middle class hotel (30 rooms) in traditional Thai style, furnishings for example. Partly with antiques, is in the north of the new town (a good 1 km to the night market); all rooms with private bath (shower), AC, veranda. Bicycle use incl .; Hotel restaurant, laundry service, advice on excursions; WiFi including free-range rabbits. Check-out by 12 noon.Price: Double room from 1200 THB including breakfast.
Practical advice
| Post Code | 64000 |
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| prefix | 055 |
The post office is right on the Yom River and the telephone office is not far, within the center. The cellular reception is excellent with all providers. If you want to make frequent calls, you should get a Thai prepaid card. The calls are many times cheaper. The Thai prepaid card works in every modern mobile phone without SIM-LOCK. The SIM cards and the prepaid cards are available in every 7 Eleven. Many hotels in Thailand have wireless lan for internet access or you can go to an internet cafe.
trips
Usually only tours to the history parks are organized.
