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Splitting my time between a 4-day work week in a Thai school and a 3-day weekend exploring #Thailand. Now writing free PDF downloads for .
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Coffee break in front of Wat Yai in Phitsanulok. I couldn’t really pass this red truck without stopping, could I? #Thailand
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat is said to have the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand. The bronze image is called Phra Phuttha Chinnarat and is hundreds of years old. In the 17th Century it was covered in a layer of gold.
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Some photos of places we saw on the tram tour around Phitsanulok. There are no fixed times for the tours as it depends on number of tourists. On a busy day they do around 3-4 rounds. #Thailand
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At Wat Yai I was lucky to come across this tram that takes tourists on a tour around Phitsanulok. Only 50 Baht for a 45 minute tour. As they were about to leave I decided to join them. I have about 3 hours before my train to Bangkok leaves. It will be a good way to see the city.
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The minivan driver kindly dropped me off at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat on the edge of Phitsanulok town. This saved me 60 Baht on a motorcycle taxi. The river here is the Nan River. It is 630 kilometres long and is one of the most important tributaries of the Chao Phraya River.
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Luckily I didn’t have to wait too long at Sukhothai Bus Terminal for a minivan going to Phitsanulok. I got the last seat. 60 Baht for this stretch. There doesn’t seem to be any minivans starting here so it’s pot luck when I can go.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/AYM5KEoVTzPw8Y #Thailand
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There’s a shop close to the entrance to Sukhothai Historical Park that sells bus tickets to Bangkok for 346 Baht. It leaves every day at 8:15am. I’m just going as far as the bus terminal in Sukhothai New Town and so my ticket is only 40 Baht.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/PSCtp3uHYQAJ2A
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I haven’t caught a long distance bus for many years, and so here’s a tip if you are new like me. Bus terminals are known by the initials บขส. (Bor Kor Sor). Which stands for The Transport Co., Ltd. When I got off the train, all I had to tell the motorcycle taxi was “Bor Kor Sor”.
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Good morning from the old town in Sukhothai. I’m about to have breakfast and then I will catch a bus to the bus station in Sukhothai for the bus to Phitsanulok. I will have a few hours to explore and eat lunch before catching the train back to Bangkok. #Thailand
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No glorious sunset in Sukhothai tonight but it was still pleasant being lake side. Tomorrow I’m heading back home. I will catch the morning bus to Phitsanulok to do some exploring there first and then catch the afternoon train back to Bangkok. It has been a good trip so far.
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[14] A good place to end a tour of Sukhothai Historical Park is their walking street and food market that takes place here from Friday-Sunday, 5pm-9pm.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/uups5sKNRt5uWx #Thailand #Sukhothai
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I’m back in Sukhothai Historical Park to see if I can get another good sunset. Still half an hour to go but already some colour in the sky. However there might be too much cloud today. #Thailand
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[13] My final stop was going to be Wat Saphan Hin about 3km outside of the park and at the top of a 200 meter high hill. As I’m starting to run out of energy, I’m using the sound of thunder as an excuse to head back to my hotel for a break. Here are some photos of my last visit.
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[12] I thought I would have a break in Ramkhamhaeng National Museum and maybe learn something. However, it looked like it was transported from the 1980’s. Also much of the information was only in Thai despite foreigners having to pay five times more than Thais to get in. Avoid.
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[11] Wat Phrapai Luang is the oldest temple in the historical park and second most important temple after Wat Mahathat. The three prangs made from laterite are said to date back more than 700 years.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/QeCDieySNfiYrz #Thailand #Sukhothai
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[10] Wat Si Chum is outside the old city wall to the north. For this temple and the next you have to pay another 100 Baht as it’s a different zone. But the giant Buddha squeezed inside a mondop is certainly a highlight of the park.
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I cannot come to Sukhothai without having Sukhothai Noodles for lunch. Janthong Restaurant is a good place to eat it. Very delicious. I will come here for breakfast tomorrow while I’m waiting for my bus. A nice variety of food here.
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Wat Sa Si is on two connecting islands in a large pond. This is one of the good places to watch a sunset. They also sometimes have free light and sound shows here.
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[8] Wat Si Sawai is an impressive site with three large prangs. It was formerly a Hindu shrine but was later converted to a Buddhist temple. This and the next one are included in the 100 Baht ticket with Wat Mahathat.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/LjLEZy8ExwoP1T #Thailand #Sukhothai
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[7] Next door is Wat Chedi Si Hong. The principal stupa has sculptures around the base with figures of singha, a mythical lion, astride elephants. These last two temple ruins are free to visit.
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[6] To the south of the old city wall are two ruins. The most impressive is Wat Chetuphon. It’s Mondop houses four Buddha images in four different poses: Standing, Walking, Sitting and Reclining. Unfortunately you will need to use your imagination.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/NvyfFKm7Y49scJ
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[5] Sukhothai’s greatest ruler was King Ramkhamhaeng. He is not only regarded as one of the nation’s founders but is also credited for inventing the Thai alphabet. There is a large bronze statue of him by the park entrance.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/ijZ7xkQiLvddjd
#Thailand #Sukhothai
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[4] The most important temple ruin in Sukhothai Historical Park is Wat Mahathat. It is also one of the most impressive. Highlights include the large lotus-bud shaped stupa, numerous Seated Buddhas and a Standing Buddha.
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[3] You can also rent out a variety of different golf carts from 200 Baht per hour or buy a tram ticket for 60 Baht which has a number of stops around the park.
#Thailand #Sukhothai
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[2] Sukhothai Old Town is mainly flat and so the best way to explore the area is to rent a bicycle. There are several shops near to the entrance of the park that rent out a variety of bicycles for only 30 Baht for the whole day.
#Thailand #Sukhothai
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Today I will be exploring Sukhothai Historical Park. This is a LIVE thread 🧵 of the places that I visited. The park is split into three zones and the ticket price to each one is 100 Baht for foreigners.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/7c1inacizEqoVs #Thailand #Sukhothai
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Good morning from the old town of Sukhothai. I got up early to witness the monks from Wat Traphang Thong leaving the temple on their morning alms round. They cross the picturesque bridge at 6:20am every day.
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One of my favorite places to celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival is here in Sukhothai in the historical park. This year it is taking place from 29th October to 8th November 2022. #Thailand
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Every weekend there’s a popular night food market in Sukhothai Historical Park. It’s open 5pm-9pm. Entry is free. A lot of delicious food here. It was really difficult for me to choose. I will be back tomorrow night for sure.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/uups5sKNRt5uWx #Thailand
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A superb sunset just now. You should have been here to see it. But here’s the next best thing!
After 6pm you are allowed to enter Sukhothai Historical Park for free. There’s a night market here from Friday to Sunday from about 5pm onwards.
#Thailand #travelphotography
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A thread 🧵 about the train ride today from Bangkok to Phitsanulok. I then took a bus from there to Sukhothai Historical Park where I will spend this weekend. #Thailand
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Special Express No. 7 from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (8:30am-7:30pm). Three 2nd Class Daewoo carriages with air-con and reclining seats.
I will be getting off in Phitsanulok at 1:12pm. Ticket for me is 479 Baht which includes a meal.
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At the entrance to Sukhothai Historical Park there are quite a few small hotels. I’m staying at Old City Boutique House which was a two minute walk from where the bus dropped me off. It’s 500 Baht a night which is within my budget.
📍MAP: maps.app.goo.gl/Xw1XxWkqMQnAxH #Thailand
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The train arrived in Phitsanulok only ten minutes late. So a five hour journey. But not over yet. I jumped on a motorcycle taxi (60 Baht) to the bus terminal where I’m on a mini-bus to Sukhothai Historical Park (Muang Kao). Ticket is 90 Baht. Still don’t know where I’m staying.
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Whenever I tell people I’m taking the train they always say why don’t I fly to save time. But they miss the point. With trains it’s all about the journey and what you see and experience along the way.
Video clip of the wetlands in Nakhon Sawan as seen from the train. #Thailand
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[4] Lunch is served to your seat on Special Express No.7 (Bangkok-Chiang Mai).
📌 Boiled Chicken with Turmeric
📌 Fried Mackerels in Chilli Sauce
📌 Jasmine rice
📌 Chocolate Custard Filled Bun
📌 Fried Banana Chips
📌 Drinking Water
#ThaiTrain #Thailand #ThaiFood
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Good morning from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong). I’m setting off on a three-day trip to Sukhothai. The train part of the journey is just under five hours. Then I will switch to a bus. Follow for more details about the train and cost.
#Thailand
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