The
Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
For
first-time visitors to Sukhothai, a good place to start to
explore this enormous historical park is the Ramkhamhaeng
National Museum. Founded in 1960 and opened on January 25,
1964, the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum holds an impressive
collection of art objects uncovered in Sukhothai and nearby
provinces.
This
collection includes pieces from the Sukhothai and Ayutthayan
periods, and even some pieces dating back to the Khmers. Two
of the most cherished pieces in the collection are a bronze
statue of the walking Buddha, and a copy of King Ramkhamhaeng's
stela inscription.
The
statue of the walking Buddha is the only example of such sculpture
in Thailand, and the stone inscription, which dates back to
1283, is King Ramkhamhaeng's autobiography as well as the
history of the Sukhothai Kingdom during his reign.
The
museum is open daily except Monday, Tuesday and official holidays,
from 9.00am to noon and from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. The fee is
30 baht. For further information, call +66 55 612-167.
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