Sukhothai
Facts and practical information
Sukhothai Thani is a small town about 427 km north of Bangkok on the River Yom, a tributary of the Chao Phraya River. The population is 37,000. The town is 12 km east of the historic city of Sukhothai. This city was the capital of the first Thai kingdom, usually called the Sukhothai Kingdom, hence the modern city is often called New Sukhothai. Sukhothai Thani is the capital of Sukhothai Province. ()
Region: Sukhothai
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Food & drink
CuisineA guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.
Curry
Curry is a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh...
Pad thai
Pad thai, or phad thai, is a stir-fried rice noodle dish commonly served as a street food and at most restaurants in Thailand as part of the country's cuisine.
Dish
Region: Sukhothai