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Sukhothai

สุโขทัย

Sukhothai
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About Sukhothai

Sukhothai (สุโขทัย) is a small city (population 14,000 in 2019) in Lower Northern Thailand, 427 km north of Bangkok. Its attraction lies in the ruins of the ancient city Sukhothai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name translates as the dawn of happiness.

More background: Sukhothai on Wikivoyage

When to go

Best months for The North: Nov to Jan. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Avoid
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Mixed
  10. Oct Good
  11. Nov Best
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Sukhothai. Tap a month for details.

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