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Thailand : Sukhothai - November 2008
Country Code: Dial +65 for Thailand
FROM THE AIRPORT
Bus: Bangkok Airways runs a bus service from the airport into Old and New Sukhothai to most of the hotels and guesthouses. Cost ranges from 180-300 baht.
Mini-van: Mini-vans can be arranged at the airport or through individual hotels and guesthouses at the time of booking â though this may cost more than the Bangkok Airways bus.
TABLE TALK
Cheap chic
Sukhothai Noodles
(Soi Mahasaranon 1. Tel. (0)55 612710)
Visit the streetside stalls and ask for Sukhothai noodles, a blend of rice noodles mixed with pork, green beans, garlic, coriander, chilli and peanuts in a broth flavoured with dark soy sauce.
(Soi Mahasaranon 1. Tel. (0)55 612710)
Visit the streetside stalls and ask for Sukhothai noodles, a blend of rice noodles mixed with pork, green beans, garlic, coriander, chilli and peanuts in a broth flavoured with dark soy sauce.
Mid-range magic
Kru Iew
(Soi Mahasaranon 1. Tel. (0)55 612710)
This restaurant dishes up authentic Thai food, and is well-known for its tasty pad thai, wrapped in a paper-thin omelette. A handwritten menu in English is available, so a bit of pointing and gesticulation is all you need to place your order. The rice paper rolls, or naim nueng, are a must-try.
(Soi Mahasaranon 1. Tel. (0)55 612710)
This restaurant dishes up authentic Thai food, and is well-known for its tasty pad thai, wrapped in a paper-thin omelette. A handwritten menu in English is available, so a bit of pointing and gesticulation is all you need to place your order. The rice paper rolls, or naim nueng, are a must-try.
Gourmet
Coffee Home and Restaurant
(29 Rajutid Road (near Lotus Village). )
Food is tasty and the menu comprehensive at this lovely cafe, featuring cuisine from across Thailand. You canât go wrong with the tom yum soup, or deep-fried sliced banana flower and grilled eggplant yom, a cold salad with prawns and egg.
(29 Rajutid Road (near Lotus Village). )
Food is tasty and the menu comprehensive at this lovely cafe, featuring cuisine from across Thailand. You canât go wrong with the tom yum soup, or deep-fried sliced banana flower and grilled eggplant yom, a cold salad with prawns and egg.
BODY & SOUL
Baan Spa
(Lotus Village Hotel, 170 Ratchathanee Street. Tel. (0)55 621484)
This traditional Thai house stands on stilts above a leafy pond. Pamper yourself with massages, facials and manicures. Ask for the herbal steam â a sauna plus aromatic Thai herbs that is the perfect pre-massage ritual. www.lotus-village.com
(Lotus Village Hotel, 170 Ratchathanee Street. Tel. (0)55 621484)
This traditional Thai house stands on stilts above a leafy pond. Pamper yourself with massages, facials and manicures. Ask for the herbal steam â a sauna plus aromatic Thai herbs that is the perfect pre-massage ritual. www.lotus-village.com
BOUTIQUE BEDS
Sukhothai Heritage Resort
(999 Moo 2 T. Klongkrajong, A. Sawankalok. Tel. (0)2 250-4527)
This new offering is set in lush organic rice fields, just minutes from the airport. Architecture is inspired by Sukhothaiâs ancient spires, while interiors are kept chic and modern. The boutique propertyâs 68 rooms and suites are surrounded by peaceful lush gardens and lovely lotus ponds, and are merely a short journey to the temples and historical parks. www.sukhothaiheritage.com
(999 Moo 2 T. Klongkrajong, A. Sawankalok. Tel. (0)2 250-4527)
This new offering is set in lush organic rice fields, just minutes from the airport. Architecture is inspired by Sukhothaiâs ancient spires, while interiors are kept chic and modern. The boutique propertyâs 68 rooms and suites are surrounded by peaceful lush gardens and lovely lotus ponds, and are merely a short journey to the temples and historical parks. www.sukhothaiheritage.com
HOT SPOTS
Ban Hat Siaw –The Thai Phuan people settled here over a century ago from Xieng Khuang in Laos. Famous for beautiful hand-woven textiles, particularly brocade-bordered skirts, almost every stilt house in the village has a loom beneath it where the women skillfully apply their artistry. Buy a roll or two directly from the manufacturers or from the village shops. Sukhothai Historical Park –This World Heritage site was the original capital of the first Siamese kingdom. Surrounded by two moats and bridged by four gateways, the old walls contain the partially restored remains of 21 historical sites, including royal palaces and Buddhist temples.INSIDER TIPS
Group tours –A good alternative to touring the historical park is to get out and about on a bicycle tour. Sign up for group rides at Ban Th ai guesthouse where owner Ronnie leads a tour through rice fi elds and quiet countryside. Alternatively, break out on your own â all you need is a mountain bike, map and a backpack. 38 Pravet Nakhorn Road, tel (0)55 610163/612519DAY TRIPPING
Phitsanulo –Only an hour away by bus, this former Siamese capital reigned for 25 years in the mid-1400s. The vibrant city straddles two rivers and is sometimes known as Song Khwae Noi (which means Two Tributaries). As it is the only Thai city where it is legal to live on a houseboat within municipal boundaries, donât miss dining on one of the floating restaurants on the River Nan for a memorable feast.IN THE KNOW
The temples of Sukhothai Historical Park are now open at night. Lit by haunting, beautifully placed spotlights, the grounds are entirely different aft er sunset. With virtually no one else around, visitors will be struck by the awe and wonder of these ancient structures and the pious people who built them. Watch the clock and plan to leave by closing time â the darkness is all-consuming. Open from 7pm to 9pm.Compiled by Fah Thai Staff
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