Weekend in Sukhothai

Every evening along Charot Withi Thong Road. Stalls selling local crafts, street food, and souvenirs. Live music near the clock tower.

Tip: Come hungry. Try khao soi (curry noodle soup) for 40 baht, and the grilled pork skewers. Bargain politely — prices are already low. Starts winding down by 10pm.

Small temple on an island in the middle of a lotus pond. Laterite and stucco Chedi with intact Buddha images. Part of the historical park's outer zone.

Tip: Best light for photos is around 5pm. No entrance fee if you walk around the outer perimeter — the island itself sometimes has a 20 baht charge. Quieter than central temples.

Active forest monastery 3km north of the park. Wooden meditation halls, giant seated Buddha, and a lake with fish. Monks chant at 6pm.

Tip: Take a songthaew (15 baht) from the main road. You can feed the catfish for 10 baht bags of bread sold at the entrance. Respectful dress required.

Houses original Buddha images, stone inscriptions, and artefacts from the Sukhothai period. The famous Ramkhamhaeng stele is displayed here.

Tip: Free English audio guide available. Visit before the historical park to get context. Entry 150 baht, but students and seniors often get discounts.

The main UNESCO site with ruins of the 13th-14th century capital. Central zone has over 20 temples including Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chum.

Tip: Rent a bicycle from a shop just outside the park entrance (20 baht). Start early before 8am when it's cool and quiet. The western zone (free) has Wat Saphan Hin with hilltop views.