A very fast look around at Wat Prad Kaew…View image… that was totally uninspiring compared to Wat Sri Chum and carried on towards Lampang’s last impotant Wat. (They were roasting some very tasty looking chickens on a spit outside Wat Prad Kaew that gave off a tantalizing aroma…View image…even if we had just eaten.) You [...]
“Travel Tips & Advice on Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Lampang”
Wats Prak and Chedi Sao Long in Lampang, Thailand
October 24th, 2010 
Sheila Simkin 
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What to See and Do in Lampang, Thailand
October 23rd, 2010 Sheila Simkin Breakfast was one of those surprises that I had hoped never to encounter again. We asked for fried eggs over easy. When brought to the table, the eggs had been deep fried! We nicely asked them to please return with new eggs that weren’t deep fried. This brought back vivid memories of a breakfast in [...]
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The Public Bus from Sukhothai to Lampang, Thailand
October 22nd, 2010 Sheila Simkin Mr. Kositanont of the Ruean Thai Hotel drove us to the Sukhothai Bus Station and helped us buy tickets to Lampang. Horror of horrors. There are no reserved seats on this second class bus or toilets. The bus pulled in on time and I jumped jumped on to commandeer seats while the “man” loaded the [...]
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Visit Sukhothai, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand
October 21st, 2010 Sheila Simkin Sukhothai was the prosperous capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom from 1238-1583 and a leader of innovation in economy, politics, religion, culture and language. It is a popular Thailand tourist attraction and the central zone contains the majority of the ruins and a museum. The historical ruines of Sukhothai is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [...]
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How to Get To and Around Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand
October 20th, 2010 Sheila Simkin We had all morning to explore Sukhothai by ourselves after a great breakfast at the Ruean Thai Hotel. It’s no wonder Thailand is on everybody’s list for inexpensive travel if you travel on a budget. For less than $35 U.S., including American breakfast, V.A.T. and service charge, the Ruean Thai Hotel had Internet, swimming pool, [...]
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A Public Bus Ride to Sukhothai, Thailand
October 19th, 2010 Sheila Simkin We ran around like maniacs in Ayutthaya, visiting only one important section during the 10 minutes available before Julie transfered us to the bus station. Thank goodness she was with us because a monk told her that our reserved five-hour bus wouldn’t have a toilet on it. The buses do stop at food/rest areas with [...]
What To See in Ayutthaya, The Former Capital of Thailand
October 18th, 2010 Sheila Simkin Before visiting the ancient sites of Ayutthaya, Julie took us for a fast ride into Ayutthaya town for a very early lunch. We gulped down a dish of yummy fried rice…View image… in a local restaurant because the Public Bus to Sukhothai leaves at noon. Ready for Ayutthaya on steroids? There was no way we’d [...]
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The Wat Phanan Choeng Temple, Thailand
October 17th, 2010 Sheila Simkin ex-Marine and Travels With Sheila walked down to the river and boarded our own private long-tail boat for a 45-minute ride on the Chao Praho River to Wat Panan Choeng on the south side of Ayutthaya. An interesting ride watching barges…View image, old rice boats…View image, and village life along the river…View image. Wat Phanan [...]
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Thailand’s Three Historical Cities – Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Lampang
October 16th, 2010 Sheila Simkin Guide Julie and driver with mini-van were right on time at 7:00 a.m. for the very early pick up at The Best Western Swana Hotel in Bangkok. We’d spend the next three days making our way north and visiting Thailand’s Historical Cities. Ayutthaya, Sukhothai and Lampang with the aid of private transport and public buses. [...]
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