sukhothai
Sukhothai (สุโขทัย) is one of Thailand's seventy-six provinces (changwat) lies in lower northern Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phrae, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Tak, and Lampang. Sukhothai can be translated as 'dawn of happiness'.Toponymy
The modern-day province of Sukhothai was named after the Sukhothai Kingdom that once ruled the area, which in turn borrowed its name from the Sanskrit terms sukha (सुख 'happiness') + udaya (उदय 'rise', 'emergence'), meaning 'dawn of happiness'.Geography
Sukhothai is in the valley of the Yom River in the lower north of Thailand. The provincial capital, Sukhothai Thani is 427 kilometres (265 mi) north of Bangkok and 300 kilometres (190 mi) south of Chiang Mai. The province covers some 6,596 square kilometres (2,547 sq mi).The Khao Luang Mountain Range, with its four main peaks: Khao Phu Kha, Khao Phra Mae Ya, Khao Chedi, and Pha Narai, lies within the Ramkhamhaeng National Park in the south of the province.[4]
Si Satchanalai National Park is in the northwest, protecting the mountainous forest areas of the Phi Pan Nam Range at the northern end of the province.History Sukhothai was a town founded in the 13th century on the fringe of the Khmer empire. The exact year is unknown, but according to the Fine Arts Office it was between 1238 and 1257. Founded by Phokhun Si Intharathit, it was the first truly independent Thai (Siamese) Kingdom after defeating the Khmers. Sukhothai enjoyed a golden age under their third king, King Ramkhamhaeng, who was credited with creating the Khmer-derived Thai alphabet which is essentially the same as that in use today.[5] He also laid the foundation for politics, the monarchy and religion, as well as expanding its circle of influence. Sukhothai was later ruled by many kings. The province is most known for the historic city of Sukhothai, the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. It is about 12 km from the modern New Sukhothai city. Not far from Sukhothai are the Si Satchanalai Historical Park and the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park. Both were cities in the former Sukhothai kingdom and at the same time period.The province was at first known as Sawankhalok; it was renamed to Sukhothai in 1939.Symbols
The provincial seal shows King Ram Khamhaeng the Great sitting on the Managkhasila Asana throne. Under King Ramkhamhaeng the kingdom of Sukhothai flourished.[8]The provincial tree is Afzelia xylocarpa. The provincial flower is the Lotus (Nymphaea lotus).The provincial slogan is "Source of national heritage and pride, birth place of the Thai alphabet, fireworks of the Loy Krathong festival, preservation of Buddhism, the fine Teen Jok cloth, ancient golden chinaware, holy image of Ramkhamhaeng the Great's mother, the dawn of happiness".
Provincial government
The province is divided into nine districts (amphoes). These are further divided into 86 subdistricts (tambons) and 782 villages (mubans).
Mueang SukhothaiBan Dan Lan HoiKhiri MatKong KrailatSi SatchanalaiSi SamrongSawankhalokSi NakhonThung Saliam
Sukhothai สุโขทัย is one of Thailand 's seventy-six provinces (changwat) lies in lower northern Thailand Neighboring provinces are Phrae Uttaradit Phitsanulok Kamphaeng Phet Tak and Lampang Sukhothai can be translated as 'dawn of happiness '.Toponymy The modern-day province of Sukhothai was named after the Sukhothai Kingdom that once ruled the area which in turn borrowed its name from the Sanskrit terms sukha (सुख 'happiness') udaya (उदय 'rise', 'emergence'), meaning 'dawn of happiness '.Geography Sukhothai is in the valley of the Yom River in the lower north of Thailand The provincial capital Sukhothai Thani is 427 kilometres (265 mi north of Bangkok and 300 kilometres (190 mi south of Chiang Mai The province covers some 6,596 square kilometres (2,547 sq mi ).The Khao Luang Mountain Range with its four main peaks Khao Phu Kha Khao Phra Mae Ya Khao Chedi and Pha Narai lies within the Ramkhamhaeng National Park in the south of the province .[4] Si Satchanalai National Park is in the northwest protecting the mountainous forest areas of the Phi Pan Nam Range at the northern end of the province .History Sukhothai was town founded in the 13 th century on the fringe of the Khmer empire The exact year is unknown but according to the Fine Arts Office it was between 1238 and 1257 Founded by Phokhun Si Intharathit it was the first truly independent Thai (Siamese) Kingdom after defeating the Khmers Sukhothai enjoyed golden age under their third king King Ramkhamhaeng who was credited with creating the Khmer-derived Thai alphabet which is essentially the same as that in use today .[5] He also laid the foundation for politics the monarchy and religion as well as expanding its circle of influence Sukhothai was later ruled by many kings The province is most known for the historic city of Sukhothai the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom It is about 12 km from the modern New Sukhothai city Not far from Sukhothai are the Si Satchanalai Historical Park and the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park Both were cities in the former Sukhothai kingdom and at the same time period .The province was at first known as Sawankhalok it was renamed to Sukhothai in 1939 .Symbols The provincial seal shows King Ram Khamhaeng the Great sitting on the Managkhasila Asana throne Under King Ramkhamhaeng the kingdom of Sukhothai flourished .[8]The provincial tree is Afzelia xylocarpa The provincial flower is the Lotus (Nymphaea lotus ).The provincial slogan is "Source of national heritage and pride birth place of the Thai alphabet fireworks of the Loy Krathong festival preservation of Buddhism the fine Teen Jok cloth ancient golden chinaware holy image of Ramkhamhaeng the Great 's mother the dawn of happiness ". Provincial government The province is divided into nine districts (amphoes). These are further divided into 86 subdistricts (tambons) and 782 villages (mubans). Mueang SukhothaiBan Dan Lan HoiKhiri MatKong KrailatSi SatchanalaiSi SamrongSawankhalokSi NakhonThung Saliam