Thailand, for so many reasons, as its slogan says - is really amazing. With all its endless night life in Bangkok (which I have yet to experience), it's palatable spicy dishes, the white sand beaches, artistic Buddhist temples, natural parks, it's unique culture and the list goes on and on actually.
For another reason, this Buddhist country is amazing to discover because of its ancient history reflected by the remnants of its old civilization cradled in its ancient cities like Sukothai - a former capital of Thailand that lies in the lower north of the country and is a UNESCO protected site.
Its history dates back in 1238 that goes through a lot of transitions and what remains now are the ruins of old Buddhist temples, gigantic images of Hindu and Buddhist deities which connects any visitor with Thailand's historical past. All these are enclosed in a historical park, with five zones covering 100 sites.
Personal Experience:
I was invited by a couple of photography enthusiasts for a sunset shooting session. Though I was hesitant, as I had never practiced my hand for photography, I took the chance to travel with Click Art and his friend Shella. Ate Cel was with us too. As the idea was to capture the sunset, we tried to reach the place as planned but we were delayed for a little while so we missed the majestic showdown of the mighty sun. We thought, we could never have great shots but we were totally wrong because as the night eventually fell and the lights in the park were lit, the two camera pros just got what they wanted - perfect spots and views.
I tried to use my cam too but I just got fail one after the other. Nonetheless, I was glad I took the invite because I enjoyed the view in the early evening in Sukothai and somehow learned some tips from the cam masters I was with.
Travel Tips:
- October is a good time to visit because the weather starts to cool down.
- November is an even better time because of Loy Khratong Festival, although celebrated all over the country, the celebration is still different in Sukothai because this festivity actually originates from here.
Getting There:
- Flights from Bangkok to Sukothai are available daily.
- Bus travel is also recommended to those who want to enjoy the countryside scenery while going there. Buses are traveling daily with an estimated travelling time of 6-7 hours.
31 comments:
What a great photo you got here! Nice try Sir Enz..Told you, you have a gifted hands.
Wow...Pat...is that for real? I still have a long long way to go. Thanks for the generous comment...it counts a lot.
wonderful reflections :)
I'm sure the travel tips at the bottom will be useful. Hope you add more photos... :D
I never been here in Sukothai. your photos saying that Sukothai beautiful place and peaceful. love to visit..
ganda ng photo mo. i hope next time i can visit this place. hanggang airport lang kasi ko ng bangkok dati. (stop over lang). =)
6-7 hours by bus from BKK :( What about the flood po? Did they experience the flood too? I wish to visit Thailand soon. :)
great shots! looking forward to your next post :)
you should do more, your capture was not bad afterall
The symmetry of the photo is beautiful as you perfectly shot the angle of the subject. This will be my guide if ever I'll have a chance to visit Sukothai.
I will be in Bangkok next week! But I might not be able to visit Sukothai. Maybe on my next trip. I also one see Phuket. Both are just far from Bangkok. Oh, nice silhouette pic!
I appreciate the travel tips. Thank you for sharin'. I love the reflection on your photo.
Thanks for sharing it :) now I know what is the best time to visit Thailand :)
Thailand is really amazing! Thanks for that brief info.
too bad hindi ako matutuloy ng bangkok this february. wala na kasi ako pera . sad naman ako sa part na to .
In addition to my planned trip to BKK and Ayuthaya, Sukothai is one soon to be conquered. I am excited to visit Thailand na.
Fantastic! Thank for the informative travel destination and advice. Keep bloggin!
wow luv ur photo!lalo tuloy aq magaabang ng mga promo fares pa thailand:) tnx for the travel tips
Ganda ng sunset photo mo. Kaya lang sana mas malaki para lalo pa talagang ma-appreciate :) Been to Thailand for 2 weeks pero di pa ko nakapunta jan. Next time na lang, visit din kasi ako sa Chiang Mai.
breathtaking...absolutely breathtaking...
Wow never heard of Sukothai before this! Ang Ganda! I've been to Bangkok a lot of times, sana next visit ko I can visit this place. Thanks for this post! And I love your photo! ;-)
i love the red orange feel of the sunset in this pic. feels so soothing!
I hate to sound spammy but really, this shot is simply marvelous!
I never know that Sokathai is the ancient capital of Thailand. Ancient relics are good subject for a photographer to shoot. And Thais have a lot of them. I've also an inclination to be a photographer for I love taking picture of landscape, horizon, mountains, seas. I even tried to take the sunset using just a digital camera. With your ambition to be a prophotog, you'll have it sooner or later.
photo is simply amazing ... you have skills if you were the one who took it ... I want to go to Thailand not for the night life nor the food but for these kind of images ... ganda no?
Amazing Thailand captured through your great photos. How I wish I could crack a holiday there..
Nice one.
Whenever I hear about Bangkok, the movie Hangover 2 always comes to mind. Haha.. But then, Thailand is one of the places that is worth to visit.
I got a few friends who work in Thailand..
apparently it feels like home!
But still, Thailand has its own charm that attracts people to it
We always celebrate New Year in Thailand! I miss Thailand 'coz I can't go abroad just yet!
Beautiful sky and an excellent view of the sunset with a good reflection, very pretty picture.
I enjoy reading this post, and your tips.
Your photo of the sunset is gorgeous!
(I follow you here as I found you on my NetworkedBlog followers. Million thanks...)
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