Bangkok Airways' heart-pounding flight ticket promotion has shaken the hearts of even the most budget-conscious travelers.

Normally fans of low-cost airlines, we couldn't resist the allure of Boutique Airline's deals.

We decided to try something new and book a flight with them.

Since we were already at it, we opted for a route that our usual low-cost airline doesn't fly.

This is how our two-person trip to welcome the rainy season came to be.

"Sukhothai" comes from the two words "Suk" and "Uthai", meaning "Dawn of Happiness".

Our flight to Sukhothai was therefore a dawn flight.

We departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport at 7 am sharp.

What are we waiting for? Let's head to the Bangkok Airways Lougne! The sticky rice parcels are waiting.

We'll have a light breakfast because we'll have another breakfast on the plane shortly after takeoff.

The time for happiness is about to begin.

The propeller plane we are on has taken off from Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I can see the bike path in the distance.

A beautiful view after climbing for a while

As the plane reached cruising altitude, the flight attendants served breakfast. Today's menu was shrimp congee, which looked and tasted delicious.

The sky during the rainy season is full of clouds and mist. Cloud lovers can capture many beautiful pictures.

Perhaps because it was a propeller plane, the ceiling was not very high, allowing us to enjoy beautiful views all the way.

After only an hour, the plane began to descend.

What you see there is the Thung Talay Luang, which looks like a heart shape, but is actually a bodhi leaf shape. When I'm in Sukhothai, I'll take you there.

And finally, we arrived at Sukhothai Airport. Since it is a private airport,

Upon arrival, the airport will arrange a tram to pick up passengers to the airport building.

The atmosphere is lovely, warm and friendly.

The airport building is small and simple, with an emphasis on structure and architecture.

It has a unique Thai identity.

For the two of us, we went to pick up the rental car that we had booked over the phone. This time, we got a Toyota Vios.

We wanted something smaller, but there was nothing available.

In fact, there are places to visit inside Sukhothai Airport. But because we arrived too early, each place was not open yet. And most importantly, the day we arrived, the zoo located inside the airport was closed for renovation for the first day. We couldn't visit the zoo either. However, let's go to another place. Sukhothai Airport is located in Sawankhalok District, far from the city center. So we haven't gone to our accommodation yet. Let's go on a trip.

Our Rising of Happiness has begun. Let's go together.....

The first destination for Big Brother and Little Sister is here.

Sri Satchanalai Historical Park is located in Sri Satchanalai Subdistrict, in an area called "Kaeng Luang".

11 kilometers from Si Satchanalai district down to Sawankhalok district, the original name was "Mueang Cheliang" and was later changed to "Si Satchanalai". Within the historical park, there are a total of 215 historical sites and artifacts, of which 204 have been discovered and explored.

The park is open to visitors every day from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The best way to explore the park is by this method.

Rent only 20 baht all day. You can ride it. Besides traveling, you can also exercise.

Big brother leads the way!

Sri Satchanalai Historical Park has a total of 9 main temples located within the park, namely:

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Wat Chedi Chet Thaew, Wat Chom Cheun, Wat Khao Phom Phleng, Wat Suan Kaew Uthayan Yai, Wat Nang Phaya,

Wat Khao Suwannakhiri, Wat Suan Kaew Uthayan Noi, and Wat Chang Lom.

They are located both inside and outside the city walls.

I suggest that we visit some of the temples, we don't have to visit all of them. This will give us some time to relax and enjoy ourselves.

We are here to have fun, not to rush through and collect RCs. No need to hurry, okay?

Our first stop was Wat Chang Lom.

Let's go inside.

The main stupa is in the shape of a bell and is located within a square wall with four gates.

The large bell-shaped stupa is located on a square base with multiple layers.

There is a staircase leading to the upper floor.

The base of the pagoda is adorned with stucco elephants on all four sides, with 9 elephants on each side.

(Except for one side which is a staircase, there are only 8 elephants.)

And at the corner, there are 4 more large elephants, making a total of 39 elephants.

(Information from Wikipedia)

From Wat Chang Lom, we continue to Wat Chedi Chet Thaew.

Located in front of Wat Chang Lom, facing southeast, this temple is unique for its wide variety of pagodas.

The pagodas can be divided into three groups: Lanna-style pagodas, castle-style pagodas, and lotus bud-style pagodas, which are true Sukhothai art.

There are so many, no matter how I take pictures, I can't capture them all.

Then, Big Brother and Little Sister cycled on and on.

The atmosphere inside is very shady. Especially on a cloudy day with a light breeze and dark clouds like this, it's a very relaxing ride. It's not hot and the green color is so refreshing.

We have arrived at Wat Khao Phra Non Plaeng.

We have to leave our bikes below and climb up this stone staircase, which has over a hundred steps.

Because this temple is on a hill about 25 meters high.

The main stupa is in the shape of a Lanka. It was built of laterite from the umbrella stem upwards and has completely collapsed.

The chapel enshrining the Buddha statue is still in good condition.

Behind the main stupa, there are 3 smaller stupas.

After resting, I climbed down the stairs and went to another temple that was just as beautiful.

Wat Nang Phaya

Let's go inside and have a look.

Wat Nang Phaya features a large, well-preserved Lanna-style stupa built from laterite. Stairs lead to the top of the stupa.

This temple has a very large area.

From Wat Nang Phaya, Big Brother and Little Mouse cycled out of the city walls to another important temple.

That is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, or Wat Phra Prang, or Wat Cheliang.

I cycled quite far from the city walls.

This temple is a first-class royal monastery, a type of royal temple. It has been an important temple since ancient times.

It was built around the 17th-18th Buddhist century and has been an important temple in the Mueang Cheliang area since its inception.

Evidence is found in the first stone inscription and during the Thonburi period when King Taksin the Great

went to suppress the community of Phra Fang, Muang Suang Kburi, and then went to celebrate the Phra Borommathat of Mueang Cheliang.

This temple was also the place where the new king would bathe in the royal ablution ceremony before ascending the throne since ancient times.

The important ancient monuments within the temple include the main prang, built of laterite and plastered.

The architectural style is classified as belonging to the Ayutthaya period.

From the temple, we walked across the street to a small suspension bridge over the Yom River, leading to a local village.

With the weather not being too hot, Nulek took the opportunity to chase ghosts... even in broad daylight.

After having fun, it's time for the army to march on their stomachs.

Big brother and little sister cycled to return the bikes they borrowed to the park office.

It's time to go find some food!

From Little Sister's brief research, we decided to head back to Sawankhalok District.

Just set the GPS to Sawankhalok Railway Station and that's it. Our coordinates are simple and easy.

Even though it's a bit of a walk, the target store is less than 50 meters from the train station.

No need to wait for too much detail, just go in and order. Let's see what we get.

This is a dry L.A.-style tom yum yen ta fo. I prefer it dry.

And here's the delicious noodle soup, the noodles are really soft and chewy.

We had two bowls each and were completely full, recharged after our bike ride.

Before checking into our accommodation in the city, we had to do a little something.

We stopped by a place that had been on our minds since we landed.

It could only be one place, "Thung Talay Luang".

To get there, take the road to Tak, there will be signs to turn into the Irrigation Office and Thung Talay Luang.

The entrance alone is interesting.

This is what it looks like when you run all the way to the end.

When His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited Sukhothai in 1992,

He had a royal idea that:

“The Yom River has a lot of water during the rainy season and almost no water during the dry season. Consider building dams in sections to divert water into canals.

The existing nature

Both the left and right banks of the Yom River and dredging to allow water to be stored in natural swamps and ponds."

From this important royal initiative,

Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, when he was the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives,

Accepted the royal initiative to study and analyze the condition of the Yom River from Phrae Province.

Therefore, he started several water resource development projects in Sukhothai Province.

And one of the important projects is the construction of the Thale Luang (Monkey Cheek) water storage project in 2002.

This is the "Heart-Shaped Land" which was born from the idea of Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin who wanted this land to be

A center of love and harmony for the people of Sukhothai and to connect the love and bond with their ancestors.

From the Sukhothai period to the present, the symbol of love, "heart shape", was chosen.

As for the word "sacred land", Dr. Pansiri Kulnathsri has organized a merit-making ceremony.

Collecting and distilling soil from every family in each village, a total of 843 villages, making it pure soil.

By setting a common goal, joining hands, and sharing faith with the people of Sukhothai that:

We will join hands to make this land prosperous and a blessing for the people of Sukhothai.

Then the soil was placed to support the Phra Buddha Rattana Si Sukhothai.

At the pavilion in the middle of the heart-shaped land of Thale Luang.

Come down and pay respect to the Buddha.

It hasn't even started yet, it's already raining.

Now I can check into the accommodation, I can't go anywhere else.

For this trip, we chose to stay at the An-Guy Boutique Hotel, which we booked through booking.com.

After arriving at the accommodation, we decided to take a break and relax. We waited until the evening before heading out to explore the area.

Around 4:30 PM, we decided to visit the Sukhothai Historical Park.

Our first stop was Wat Mahathat.

Located in Mueang Kao district, about 12 km west of Sukhothai city, it's not far from our accommodation.

It is said that this place was the center of administration for the Kingdom of Thailand during the 18th-19th centuries.

The city plan was rectangular, and the city walls are still visible today.

Within this small area of about 3-4 square kilometers, there are 26 temples.

Not including the temples surrounding the city walls, there are almost 40 temples in total.

I don't know how they managed to build so many temples.

This is another place that can be explored by bicycle or car.

The entrance fee for Thai people is 20 baht per day.

If you bring a car, you have to pay an additional 50 baht for the car.

However, after considering the options, we decided that cycling was not as safe as in Si Satchanalai.

This is because both bicycles and cars share the same roads, so we had to be very careful while cycling.
It seems that foreign tourists prefer to use bicycles, as most of them are backpackers.

Therefore, for our visit to Sukhothai Historical Park, we decided to use the car we rented. We wanted to make the most of it.

Due to the large number of temples, we chose to visit only a few that interested us. We might have taken pictures of some from a distance.

We didn't visit every single one, it was impossible. But Wat Mahathat was a must-see. If you don't visit Wat Mahathat, it's like you haven't been to Sukhothai.

Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist temples in Thailand.

Archaeologists believe that Wat Mahathat was built in the 13th century.

And it was renovated in the first half of the 14th century.

The buildings within the temple consist of the Royal Chapel, the Ubosot, 10 other chapels,

And there are as many as 200 pagodas in various forms.

With these numerous buildings, it is an indication of the importance of this temple that

It is a religious center within Sukhothai.

Later, the carved stucco images on the monuments were restored.

The Maha That Temple is built from laterite and surrounded by brick walls and a moat.

The main stupa is in the shape of a lotus bud, following Sukhothai art.

It is believed that the interior houses the relics of the Lord Buddha.

There are two large Buddha statues flanking the main stupa on both sides.

The eight smaller surrounding chedis

The ones at the four corners are chedis influenced by Khmer art

On the other side of the four chedis are Lanna-style chedis. Inside these small chedi niches,

there are 28 Buddha statues and stucco paintings depicting the life of the Buddha.

These artworks reflect the artistic styles of the Sinhalese and Burmese.

The base of the Phra Maha Chedi is adorned with stucco sculptures of disciples in the Anjali posture, and circumambulated around.

The Royal Wihan is located in front of the Phra Maha Chedi, a large hall with pillars made of laterite.

At the end of the wihan, there is a base of a chapel where a large bronze Buddha statue was once enshrined.

The statue was cast by King Maha Thammaracha Lithai in 1905 CE.

In the late 18th century, the bronze Buddha statue was moved to Wat Suthat in Bangkok.

by order of King Rama I.

and has been named Phra Sakyamuni ever since.

Next to it is a smaller wiharn, which is believed to have been built during the Ayutthaya period.

Inside, there is an 8-meter-tall Buddha statue.

The area around is full of small pagodas, most of which are used to store ashes.

The base of the Phra Maha Chedi is decorated with stucco figures of demons carrying objects, elephants, lions, angels, and three-headed elephants.

The area around Wat Mahathat is quite spacious, making it ideal for leisurely walks.

Seeing it, I couldn't help but think that this temple must have been truly magnificent and glorious in its heyday.

The sight of the setting sun casting its rays on the temple made it even more beautiful, as if it were under a spell.

The past glory of the temple flashed through my mind.

It must be true what they say, "Happiness rises," otherwise how could it be so beautiful and grand?

From Wat Mahathat, I drove to another temple not far away.

Wat Si Swai

Located about 350 meters south of Wat Maha That

The highlight is the 3 prangs, Lopburi art style

The prangs are relatively slender, standing on a low base.

Some of the stucco patterns resemble those on Chinese porcelain from the Yuan Dynasty.

A lintel carved with the image of Narayana reclining on the ocean, fragments of statues

and Shiva lingams indicate that it was once a Hindu shrine.

It was later converted into a Buddhist temple by adding a viharn at the front, becoming a Buddhist temple.

The three-towered prang is surrounded by a moat, which is derived from the Khmer-style castle but has been modified differently from the original.

Therefore, the prang of Wat Si Saway is different from the prang of the Ayutthaya period, which is based on the prang in Khmer art.

And it is more similar to the Khmer style than the prang in the Sukhothai style.

Let's move on to the next temple.

Wat Traphang Ngoen

Located in the area known as Traphang Ngoen, west of Wat Mahathat.

It is only about 300 meters away.

It is distinguished by its bell-shaped stupa, also known as a lotus bud.

which is both beautiful and ancient.

Buddha statues in standing and walking postures are enshrined on all four sides of the reliquary chamber.

The viharn is located in front of the stupa.

To the east of the stupa is an island with a church.

The main Buddha statue in the viharn is a stucco Buddha statue in the attitude of subduing Mara.

which is beautiful and elegant in the Sukhothai art style.

Looking out from the front of Wat Traphang Ngoen.

And since the day we visited Sukhothai today, there was an event.

The venue is at the King Ramkhamhaeng the Great Monument.

So, what are we waiting for? Let's go. It's time.

Let's stop by to pay respects to King Ramkhamhaeng the Great first.

Let's go to work.

Historical evidence shows that there was a market in Sukhothai called "Pasarn Market".

It was a place where people from Sukhothai and nearby towns could buy and sell goods.

The stone inscription states that

There were many types of goods traded in the Pasarn Market,

ranging from fruits, various consumer goods, and animals used as labor and transportation, such as cows and horses.

The Pasarn Market was located in the northern part of Sukhothai.

The market was a large open space, suitable for gathering buyers and sellers.

This type of market can be called a "land market" because it is located on land.

Examples of markets in the Sukhothai period that appear in the stone inscriptions

For example, Pa Tong Market sells banana leaves, Pa Phrao Market sells coconuts,

Pa Takua Market sells lead metal. It can be seen that the market has a characteristic of selling goods in specific areas.

Let's see what they are selling and what the atmosphere is like.

I met a Western couple eating oyster omelets. They were not comfortable using chopsticks, so they had fun picking them up with their hands.

And because today is Friday night, there is a light and sound show in the historical park.

Which they will play at Wat Sa Si, which is in the middle of the water.

We can reserve a seat to enjoy various food menus.

From the Pasan market, you can watch the show from afar in the dark.

The atmosphere while waiting to watch

We two choose this menu to watch better.

Crispy rice pancakes with 4 delicious fillings.

Stay tuned.

And the show begins.

It took us quite a while, but we finally finished watching it. Time to head back to our accommodation.

We'll see what's next tomorrow, where should we go next?

The next morning, the two of us walked out in front of our accommodation.

We saw Brother Skylab passing by, so we asked him to take us to the market.

Let's see where he's going to take us.

There are two types of skylabs here: one where you sit in the front and one where you sit in the back. It's strange.

And then my brother took us to our destination.

The local market is really good, brother. Okay, let's take a walk and see what we can get for breakfast.

This restaurant looks interesting. Let's sit down and order. Don't wait any longer. Let's order Pad Kra Pao.

This bowl is for the little one, no offal, 1 egg. It's delicious, auntie.

The handsome uncle from the shop next door offers hot coffee, guaranteeing that it's the most delicious. Probably because it's the only shop around here, haha.

Bring me a bunch of them. I haven't had this kind of coffee for a long time. I like it very much, uncle.

After we are full, let's walk around the market. This market seems to be a real local market. There are a lot of vegetables, herbs, and river fish.

Tubers or mushrooms, good mushrooms that have to wait. Because it will come with the rainy season

It's like the two of us are too full. So we took a leisurely walk and took the opportunity to see the city in the morning and returned to our accommodation.

On the way,

I stopped by the municipal fresh market for a bit. It made me realize that the real breakfast of Sukhothai people must be this.

There are 3-4 vendors selling them side by side.

To have a taste of Sukhothai, here you go, take one bag each.

We're back at the accommodation to pick up the car, but why stay here? Let's go out and have some fun.

For good luck, don't forget to pay respects to the "Shrine of the Mother Goddess", the sacred object of Sukhothai.

Let's go inside now that we've arrived.

"The Mother Goddess" is a carved slate statue that the people of Sukhothai revere as a sacred object that protects the city and its people.

It was originally enshrined in the Mother Goddess Cave, located in the Luang Mountains,

in the Wong Bo Village area, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province.

It is carved from slate in the form of a woman, adorned with the jewelry of a high-ranking ancient woman.

She stands upright, with both arms held close to her body.

She wears a flowing robe that falls in layers on both sides, without a shirt or bodice.

She wears bracelets on her upper arms, wrists, and ankles on both sides.

She wears pointed shoes, has a long face, a pointed chin, and wears a high crown.

The top of the stone above the crown is slightly chipped and missing.

The size of the statue, including the stone base, carved on a single stone slab, is 52 inches high.

There is no definitive evidence of the history of the Mother Goddess, who she is.

But most Sukhothai people believe that she is Nang Sueang,

the mother of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great. In those days, the king was considered the father of the whole city,

and the commoners were like children. Therefore, the mother of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great was called "Ya".

Near the Phra Mae Ya Shrine is the Sukhothai Provincial Hall.

And there will be a shrine of beautiful Buddha statues not far away.

Sukhothai Buddha Park

Located in front of Sukhothai Provincial Hall, the building is a five-pronged prang architecture.

It houses replicas of Sukhothai-era Buddha statues, smaller than the originals,

with beautiful Buddha features, a total of 9 statues.

It was initiated by Mr. Narin Panichkit, the then governor of Sukhothai,

on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th cycle birthday, 72 years old,

on December 5, 1999.

Then we continue to Wat Trapang Thong, not far from here.

It is located on the way to the Historical Park. Park the car and walk.

Wat Traphang Thong is an ancient site that is part of the new community and still has monks residing there.

It is located in the middle of Traphang Thong, which is about 200 meters wide and long on each side. There are many other ponds.

Inside the temple, there is an old ordination hall on the east side.

The new ordination hall was built by the people's donations on the west side.

There is a large wooden bridge that crosses over to this island.

On the island, there is a newly built pavilion enshrining the footprint of the Buddha.

This is mentioned in the Sukhothai inscription No. 8, the Khao Sumnakut inscription, which states that

King Maha Thammaracha I ordered its construction according to the model of the footprint from Lanka in 1902 BE.

and to be enshrined on a mountain to the west of Sukhothai city, called Khao Sumnakut, as in the island of Lanka.

(Currently known as Khao Phra Bat Yai) There is an annual ceremony to pay homage to the footprint.

The highlight of the temple is

The island in the middle of the pond is the site of a round Lanka-style stupa, the top and bell-shaped neck of which have collapsed.

From here we drove on.

There is another important temple in the historical park that I have to visit.

That is Wat Si Chum. I can't miss it. Let's go.

We're here. Let's go see the beauty.

This is a temple located outside the city walls, which means that there is an additional entrance fee of 20 baht.

If you have already paid, you will have to pay again.

The word "Sri" comes from the old Thai name for the place, "Sa-li", which means "Bodhi tree".

Therefore, the name Sri Chum means "grove of Bodhi trees".

However, in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya written in the late Ayutthaya period,

did not understand this meaning, so they called the place "Ruesi Chum".

Let's take a look around first.

Tourists are starting to get free, let's go see it.

During the Ayutthaya period, when King Naresuan the Great declared independence in 1584 at the city of Kraeng,

various cities ceased paying tribute to Burma. However, the city of Chel-iang (Sukhothai)

refused to comply with the King's royal decree. The King then led an army to subdue Chel-iang.

He gathered his troops at Wat Sri Chum before attacking Chel-iang.

However, as the battle was between Thais, the soldiers lacked the will to fight.

King Naresuan devised a plan to boost the morale of his troops.

He ordered a soldier to climb the stairs behind the Buddha statue.

The soldier then gave an inspiring speech to the troops, which reignited their fighting spirit.

This event gave rise to the legend of the "Talking Buddha" at Wat Sri Chum.

Wat Sri Chum is believed to have been built during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng. The Sukhothai inscription No. 1 mentions:

"At the foot of the city of Sukhothai...............there is Phra Achana, with a castle." The principal Buddha statue in the mandapa is therefore named "Phra Achana".

Exquisitely beautiful

It is said that the Buddha statues in the Sukhothai period have beautiful faces. This is because there were no wars during that era.

We spent quite a long time at Wat Si Chum, perhaps because the atmosphere was so serene.

The face of the Phra Achana Buddha statue is so gentle that it warms the heart.

It took us a long time to tear ourselves away from this place.

The next temple we visited was Wat Sorasak.

It's a temple that no one has ever reviewed, but I think it's strange. Let's see why.

This temple is located within the city walls, near the Ta Pha Daeng Shrine.

The temple's distinctive feature is its bell-shaped or Sri Lankan-style pagoda surrounded by elephants at its base.

According to belief, elephants are the vehicles of the Chakravartin,

who are worthy of being the vehicles that sustain Buddhism for 5,000 years.

It is a temple with elephants surrounding it, but it is not called Wat Chang Lom.

The elephants surrounding this temple are more complete than the elephants surrounding the temple at Si Satchanalai Historical Park. Their trunks are still intact.

To avoid wasting time, the next ancient site that I chose to visit was Wat Phra Pai Luang.

The original Wat Phra Phai Luang was a Hindu temple, as evidenced by the discovery of fragments of statues and a Shiva lingam base.

It was later converted into a Mahayana Buddhist temple around the 18th Buddhist century.

It has 3 sandstone prangs, which are in the same style as the Bayon period of Khmer art.

The important ancient site is the 5-chambered hall located in front of the prang.

The square-shaped stupa has a Buddha statue sitting in each of the 4 niches on each floor.

Around the stupa there is a covered walkway and traces of stucco Buddha statues. Next to the square stupa is a brick-built mandapa.

There are 5 stucco Buddha statues standing in front of the pavilion.

The most prominent feature is the Buddha statue in the walking posture. Next to the pavilion is a reclining Buddha hall.

There are also smaller chedi chapels, and a moat surrounds the temple on all four sides.

The area around Wat Phra Pai Luang is very large. I couldn't resist walking around the area and looking for ghosts...hehe.

From Sukhothai Historical Park, we have plenty of time left.

Little Mouse begged Big Brother to go and worship the important Buddha at Thung Saliam. Let's go!

Our destination is Wat Thung Saliam.

The reason why Little Mouse wants to come to Wat Thung Saliam is because...

This is the temple where Luang Pho Sila is enshrined, which is one of the most beautiful sandstone Buddha statues in the posture of subduing the naga.

And since Nulek was born on a Saturday, being able to pay respects to the Buddha of the day is a good thing.

Luang Pho Sila is the name given by the villagers of Wat Thung Saliam

to the Buddha statue in the posture of meditation, carved from gray sandstone.

The statue is adorned with a necklace, earrings, a crown, and a rectangular face.

It sits in a cross-legged meditation posture on a base of three layers of naga.

The naga that shelters the statue's head has seven heads, and its tail extends up to the body, with patterns in the Lopburi art style.

Professor Mom Chao Subhadradis Diskul has given his opinion that:

"..This Buddha statue has a raised line in the center of the chest.

This characteristic is a feature of ancient objects made in Thailand.

For this reason, it is called Lopburi art to differentiate it from Khmer art.

Although the general appearance may seem similar, the face is not Khmer."

Even offering a single satang coin is considered making merit.

You can also write your name on a silver or gold Bodhi leaf.

Pigeons perched neatly on the roof of the pavilion where Luang Pho Sila is enshrined.

It's time to recharge! Let's find a quiet corner of the temple. We've brought our own provisions, remember...

This package belongs to Big Brother.

This is Noomlek's part.

And we have a dessert to eat together, which is what I went through the rain to buy yesterday.

Our next destination is a new temple. Let's go!

The temple we are going to visit is Wat Pipat Mongkol.

Why do we have to come here? Follow me and find out.

The day I visited, the cathedral was undergoing renovations to make it even more magnificent.

You can still go inside to pray, but it's not very beautiful.

Luang Pho Thongkham

The highlight of this temple is Luang Pho Thongkham, many of which were found at Wat Pipatmongkol.

Each statue has a different percentage of gold mixed in, some more, some less.

The statue with the most gold has up to 90%, weighing over 9 kilograms of gold.

On the day I visited, there were two statues placed for worship, facing each other.

Let's go see the beautiful parts of this temple.

The Golden Teakwood Vihara, built entirely of golden teakwood.

Very beautiful

Let's go inside to worship the Buddha.

Enshrinement of the Buddha's relics (the clavicle bone)

which were invited from Sri Lanka by the Supreme Patriarch of the Siam Wong in Kandy City.

Enshrinement of the Emerald Buddha, which consists of emerald, topaz, sapphire, ruby and diamond.

Let's take a look at the beauty of the inside of golden teak.

It's time to go home now.

Take a break to enjoy the green view on the way back.

I was driving along when I realized that I was going back tomorrow and hadn't prepared any souvenirs yet.

What better way to buy fried peanuts in Sukhothai than after trying Kru Saiyud's fried peanuts yesterday? I love it.

Let's do it again today, what are you waiting for?

For Sukhothai fried peanuts, you have to stop by here. A. Si Samrong is conveniently located on the way. Stop by, stop by.

This is the first shop, located in the market. There are a variety of prices, three bags for a hundred, five bags for a hundred. Choose to buy as you like.

After buying, I turned the car out.

OMG !!! My eyes caught sight of

Yesterday, I passed by Kru Saiyud's Fried Bean Shop, Branch 2. It's much easier to park there.

But for the sake of fairness, we have to buy from the famous shop that everyone has talked about to eat as well.

So that it's not biased towards any particular shop.

This restaurant is located right on the side of the road, making it easy to find and convenient. It's called "Thua Thot Lon Sin (Kru Jaew)".

I vaguely remember that there's a delicious boat noodle restaurant in Sri Samrong district that was recommended to me.

So I asked Big Brother to use Google Maps to find the location of the restaurant before we miss out on trying it.

As quick as a flash, Big Brother immediately satisfied my craving. The boat noodle restaurant, "Ta Phut", is located by the Yom River, not far from our current location.

You're at the store, what are you waiting for? Order now!

Uncle Put is sitting right there.

Tom Yum Dry Noodles

Pad Thai

Self-service desserts.

I got it.

We're full now, so let's get going. Our next destination awaits. Where is it, you ask?

....Ban Gong...

Why go there? There's a reason.

The reason we have to go to "Ban Gong" or Kong Krailat District today is because

Every first Saturday of the month

Between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Kong Krailat District

They will organize a walking street along the Yom River, next to Wat Kong Krailat.

Tourists can park their cars at the temple and walk to the market.

It's a retro market with various shops selling food, household items, local handicrafts, and community performances.

It's a market that still retains its local charm, with shops and houses still having traditional wooden doors.

The journey was exciting all the way, as it was raining lightly throughout, with occasional heavy showers.

We could only hope that it would stop when we arrived, and that we would be able to walk around the market by the Yom River, which is held only once a month.

And we had the opportunity to visit just in time. And then we arrived while it was raining heavily. Oh....

We waited in the car for a while until the rain stopped, and then we went down to see the atmosphere, which was a bit lonely.

This young man was waiting to welcome us, so we asked him to pose for a picture with his handsome face.

There are not many girls left. Get ready to show your best.

The rain came again, so we had to end our tour of the Rim Yum Market with regret.

Before leaving, I snuck a peek at the "Baan Khanom Phing Mae Tim" shop, a famous Khanom Phing shop in Ban Kong. If you want to buy some, you'll have to come early in the day.

The sign on the front door reads "Sold out," and there's a local saying that goes:

"If there's anything left, they'll open the door a crack to sell it. But if they're sold out, the door will be wide open."

And it seems our time in Sukhothai has truly come to an end...

On the morning of our departure, we set off for Sukhothai Airport early to avoid any last-minute hiccups.

Check in and walk inside.

There are plenty of seats, spacious and comfortable.

A small lounge with sticky rice with taro for breakfast

The staff are all waiting to send each other off.

The small stream is warm.

Ready to go

The breakfast on the way back was a chicken panang curry burger. The taste was quite good.

In just one hour, Suvarnabhumi Airport was below us.

And so, the 3-day, 2-night trip of Piyai and Noolek to Sukhothai has come to an end.

We must thank Bangkok Airways for releasing the promotion.

It allowed the two of us to reminisce about the glorious past of the Thai people.

With just a little time, we were able to experience such happiness.

If you have limited time, try arranging a small trip like this to visit the ancient city of Thai pride.

You will feel the same way I do.

When I walked there, the peace and tranquility of this land made me feel this way.

.......Sukhothai : Rising of Happiness........

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