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The grandeur of Sukhothai

Wat Pipat Mongkol boasts beautiful Lanna-style architectural designs. The centuries-old gold Luang Por Thongkham statue and the Buddha’s relics are kept at the temple.

While the majority of visitors arriving in Sukhothai head straight to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai Historical Parks, which were added to the list of the Unesco World Heritage Sites in 1999, this lower northern town itself provides a variety of local delights for those wanting to experience slow life, local wisdom and the splendour of nature.

Despite its success in the tourism industry, this ancient town has managed to maintain its wonderful cultural heritage by crafting high-quality porcelain, elaborate silverware and handwoven textiles using…

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