Sukhothai

HISTORY OF SUKHOTHAI

Before the Sukhothai Kingdom was founded in 1238, much of present day Thailand was under control of the Khmer empire. The Sukhothai area was one of its Western outposts.

Remnants of Khmer presence can still be seen today. The earthen ramparts and ancient city walls of Chaliang in Si Satchanalai predate the Sukhothai era.

Founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom
Around the year 1238 Pho Khun Sri Indraditya became the first King of Sukhothai, when he drove out the Khmer and founded the Sukhothai Kingdom.

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