Its focal point was the Wat Mahathat, the great temple erected in honour of Buddha, which stood next to the royal palace. In the ruins of the Wat Mahathat, which includes 185 chadis, six main chapels, ...

Located 500 km north of Bangkok, Sukhothai was the first royal capital ... it is home to gigantic Buddha statues symbolising balance, kindness and inner peace. Want to visit Thailand?