published : 21 Jul 2022 at 04:00
Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the magnificent ruins of the Sukhothai period at Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Parks, from Aug 6-8.
Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat at Si Satchanalai Historical Park. photo courtesy of Siam Society
The three venues were put on the World Heritage List by the World Heritage Committee of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1991.
As Thailand’s first capital, Sukhothai flourished from the mid-13th century to the late-14th century. The Sukhothai kingdom is viewed as the “golden age” of Thai civilisation — religious art and architecture…
