This year, Sukhothai Historical Park celebrates its 40th anniversary and has new sites for visitors to explore. Sukhothai governor Piti Kaewsalabsi said: "Sukhothai gives importance to the Sukhothai Historical Park and the development of cultural tourist attractions for economic and social benefits. In 1976, the cabinet permitted the department to develop the old city covering 1,600 rai as a historical park. Sathaporn Thiangtham, director of the Sukhothai Historical Park, said: "We try to adjust tourism approaches and opt for slow life, environmental conservation, cycling and tram riding. Pichaya SvastiTravel InfoThe Sukhothai Historical Park is on Highway 12 about 12km from the centre of Muang district and opposite the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum.

Source: Bangkok Post September 14, 2016 23:37 UTC