Sukhothai

Sukhothai (literally means “Dawn of Happiness” ) was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited with creating the Thai alphabet. The superb temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travellers.

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 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.

General Feature

Location & Size
Situated in lower north Thailand, about 440 kms away from Bangkok, Sukhothai has an area of about 6,596.092 sq.kms or 4,112,557 rai

Administration
The province is administratively divided into 9 Amphurs (districts), 84 Tambons, 834 villages, 2 Muang municipalities, 11 Tambon municipalities, and 77 tambon administration authorities. The districts include Amphur Muang, Amphur Sawankhalok, Amphur Sri Samrong, Amphur Sri Sachanalai, Amphur Kong Krailas, Amphur Kirimas, Amphur Tung Saliam, Amphur Dan Lan Hoi and Amphur Sri Nakhon.

Population
The population of Sukhothai (approximately 623,865 persons) comprises the majority of original Thai, those who migrated from other provinces, and hilltribes (Karen, Mong, Yao and Li Saw).

Boundary

North: borders on Amphur Wangchin and Amphur Soong Men of Prae and Amphur Lab Lae of Uttaradit.
East: borders on Amphur Phrom Piram and Amphur Muang of Phitsanulok and Amphur Phichai of Uttaradit.
West: borders on Amphur Muang and Amphur Ban Tak of Tak and Amphur Thern of Lampang.
South: borders on Amphur Pran Kratai of Kamphaengphet and Amphur Bang Rakam of Phitsanulok.

Topography
The Topography of Sukhothai mostly features the basin plains with highlands and mountains stretching from the north to the west, central plains and southern highlands. Rivers flow form the north to the south though Amphur Sri Sachanalai, Sawankhalok, Sri Samrong, Muang Sukhothai and Kong Krailas. The highest Luang hill is located about 1,200 meters above sea level.

Climate
Influenced by the southwest and northeast monsoons, the average temperature of the province is 27.6 degree Celsius. Average raindrop for the whole year is 1,208.8 milliliters.