Beach near Sukhothai (Sawankolok), Thailand

Sukhothai (Sawankolok) Travel Guide

Thailand

Sukhothai, also known as Sawankolok, is a Thai city with a population of about 37,000. It is a relatively small urban centre, with Thailand’s standard time used locally.

Travellers arriving by air use Sukhothai Airport (THS). There are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, so Sukhothai is better suited to inland sightseeing than a beach-based stay.

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Local time

37,000

Population

5,706 miles away

Weather in Sukhothai (Sawankolok)

Mon

32°

Tue

32°

Wed

32°

Know before you go

Pays in THB

Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type O (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 191

Dial code +66

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Thailand, but it is a customary way to show appreciation for good service. While not always expected, small tips are generally appreciated, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Sukhothai (Sawankolok)

Jan

29°2

Feb

32°4

Mar

35°3

Apr

38°4

May

35°19

Jun

33°23

Jul

32°25

Aug

33°24

Sep

31°27

Oct

31°21

Nov

30°10

Dec

30°2

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Sukhothai (Sawankolok)

  1. วัดท่าทอง เมืองบางยม อ.สวรรคโลก

    religious organization

    4.6 km

  2. วัดท่าเกษม, สวรรคโลก, สุโขทัย

    buddhist place of worship

    3.9 km

  3. วัดสันติธรรมวนาราม-วัดหนองเรียง.

    buddhist place of worship

    4.7 km

  4. เทวาลัยพระแม่ลักษมีมาตาสวรรคโลก

    hindu place of worship

    4.2 km

  5. วัดเกาะ อ.ศรีสำโรง จ.สุโขทัย

    buddhist place of worship

    4 km

Getting there

Sukhothai Airport · 0 km

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