Beyond its world-famous historical parks, this town boasts impressive cultural attractions and sustainable tourism.
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, writes Pattarawadee Saengmanee on the Bangkok Post.
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 age-old techniques passed down through the generations. As a consequence, it was designated as a Unesco Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art in 2019 as well as a Unesco Learning City last year.
Pattarawadee Saengmanee‘s article on the Bangkok Post is a fantastic read.
