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| The breathtaking landscapes, beautiful coastlines, cultural delights and historical significance, make Thailand an enjoyable stop in Asia travel map. To help you plan a trip in Sukhothai - Thailand, we provide the useful guide of hotel options, package tours, transport, attractions, shopping and entertainment. You just click the sections below for helpful information. |
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PHRA MAE YA SHRINE IN SUKHOTHAI TOWN |
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The Phra Mae Ya Shrine is situated in front of the City Hall. This is the highly respected shrine by Sukhothai residents. It houses an idol of Phra Mae Ya, a stone figure with a white face and long hair, and dressed as an ancient queen. the idol is about 1 metre high and believed to be built during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng as a dedication to his late mother Nang Suang.
Phra Mae Ya Festival
The Phra Mae Ya festival is held in the early part of February every year and mostly in conjunction with the Red Cross Society Fair of the province. Exhibitions and shows are held by various government agencies, along with shops selling local products. Also, there are entertainments such as immitation of classical dance for commoners (Ligay), folk dance (Lamtad), Movies, and so on.
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Nan ,
Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok , Phrae , Sukhothai - Sisatchanalai, Tak - Maesot, Buriram , Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Khai , Surin, Ubon Ratchathani , Udon Thani , Yasothon |
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Phang Nga - Ao Phang Nga - Khao Lak, Phatthalung, Phu ket - Karon Beach -Patong Beach , Ranong, Satun - Tarutao,
Songkhla,
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