Historical Sites
In the early 13th century, the first independent Thai capital was born at Sukhothai thus ushering in a Golden Age of Buddhist art and architecture, The impressive remains of Sukhothai have been preserved as part of a historical park, a major attraction for visitors to the region. When Sukhothai's power waned, a new capital rose further south on the banks of the Chao Phraya. Known as Ayutthaya it ruled the kingdom for more than four centuries and became one of the largest, most cosmopolitan cities in Southeast Asia.Popular Historic Sites in Thailand:
- Ayutthaya,
- Sukhothai
