Sukhothai In 1981
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Sukhothai is Thailand's equivalent to Angkor Wat, a stunning collection of temple ruins that mark the birth of Thai civilisation. Sukhothai was only restored to its former glory in the 1970s after centuries of neglect - here's a traveller's account of visiting the ruins after they had just been opened to the public again
I've previously written about the spectacular Buddhist temples of Sukhothai in central Thailand, which are still surprisingly off the tourist trail for many people. This New York Times article by Henry Kamm documents his visit to Sukhothai back in 1981, when it had become open to the public once again. Fascinating stuff.
If you're heading to Sukhothai yourself, you might find this official Sukhothai map useful for getting a sense of how the temples related to each other.
Other Travelhappy posts of interest:
- Angkor, Bagan, Sukhothai: The Legacy
- Sukhothai, Thailand
- Staying at The Sukhothai Hotel, Bangkok
- Prasat Hin Phimai: Refuge of The Angkor God-King
- Angkor Thailand: Angkor Wat and The Khmer Empire In Thailand
