Sukothai is considered to be the first capitol of Thailand (then Siam) and is revered as the golden age of Thailand. The first works of Thai literature were found here on inscription stones, describing the mythological rise of King RamKhamhaeng. Sukothai was the first capital of Thailand and was so until the rise of Ayutthayah. Ayutthayah became the official capitol of Thailand in 1438.
- Phrang at Sri Sawai
Again, it was dark inside. I took another shot with the flash on and was later surprised to see a very large lizard clinging to the inside of the wall about 3/4 of the way up. - Wat Sri Sawai
Probably one of the earlier buildings in Sukothai, it's thought to have been built when the area was still under Khmer rule (pre 1300) - Wat Sra Sri
Sunset over Wat Sra Sri. - Wat Sorasak
The Elephant is the most revered creature in Thailand and in Buddhist mythology elephants support the center of the Universe (Mount Meru). - Wat Phra Pai Luang
The inside of this phrang smelled really bad. On a whim, I took a shot with the flash on straight up the inside of the phrang. When I looked at the picture later, I realized why it smelled so bad. Hundreds of bats were hanging out inside. - Wat Sri Chum
This extremely large Buddha was constructed in the mid 1300's. Legend has it that the gaze of this Buddha is so powerful that it caused an attacking Burmese army to flee in terror. - Wat Sri Chum
This extremely large Buddha was constructed in the mid 1300's. Legend has it that the gaze of this Buddha is so powerful that it caused an attacking Burmese army to flee in terror. - Wat Mahathat
The largest temple in the Sukhothai complex. It is considered the oldest Sukhothai monument. It was built during the reign of three consecutive kings and was finished in approximately 1345. - Standing Buddha
A standing Buddha (pose of forgiveness) in Wat Mahathat. - Wat Mahathat
The largest temple in the Sukhothai complex. It is considered the oldest Sukhothai monument. It was built during the reign of three consecutive kings and was finished in approximately 1345. - Lotus Flowers
- Lotus Flowers