Monument to a great monarch
The ancient city of Sukhothai has its origins dating back to the year 1238 when it was the 1st capital of the Kingdom of Thailand and is considered one of the most interesting places in Thailand. The person in charge of keeping this city was King Ramkhamhaeng who converted it into a thriving cultural, military and economic hub. He opened diplomatic relations with China. He was the inventor of the Thai alphabet, made civil laws as well as the free market and promoted the Buddhist religion. His reign was from the 13th to the 14th centuries. Just 200 meters from the main entrance, along the street leading to Wat Mahathat, on the right we can see the monument constructed dedicated to the memory of one of the people who contributed the most to the country.
