Sukhothai today

still maintains its quiet, peaceful and simple atmosphere. The lifestyle based on farming, a major occupation of the Thai people, admirably influences a great dealof the people. Here can be found no large-scale department stores nor cinemas, no entertainment complexes that lead people to undesirable wants. On the other hand, present-day Sukhothai is full of monasteries-both in dilapidated and lively condition a genuine indication of its being a truly pious Buddhist city.
Sukhothai people are kind and always smiling to all. Agriculture oriented culture makes them unhurried and not always concerned with making money. Wemay be surprised to find that prices of foodstuffs here are surprisingly on the low side.
 People in general know Sukhothai as an old capital city which still preserves age-old tradition and culture such as the ceremony of heritage sites at historical park illumination of candles and lights and its being one of the world's. In reality, Sukhothai today has more than that. It has the fine and elaborately-made antique style gold ornaments, the tin chok brocade style of woven cloth and the earthenware that can be a match for the famed celadon both in form and quality.
 For Sukhothai, known as the Dawn of Happiness, today or in the past, the true identity and cultural style of the Thais are still preserved. A visit to this historical city will not only emanates the pride in our past but also the admiration for our present, befitting the motto of the province which goes as follows: