 Historical
objects and sites are a testimony to every
country’s civilization and cultural heritage.
They serve to Bridge the gap between past
and present and instill in the people
a sense of belonging and pride and the
importance of cherishing their invaluable
legacy.
In April 1987, the government officially
opened Thailand’s first historical park,
the Muang Sing Historical Park in Kanchanaburi.
Today, 10 historical parks have been opened
– tree of which have received the honor
of being designated World Heritage Sites.
 The
10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom
Rung, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng
Phet, Sri Thep, Phimai, Ayutthaya, Phra
Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra Bat. They are
the result of hard work of the Fine Arts
Department in the excavation, renovation
and landscaping for several decades. Each
of these parks in now equipped with a
tourist and information centre and provides
qualified guides.
Kamphaeng Phet
Historical Park
 Kamphaeng
Phet was an important city of the Sukhothai
Kingdom from the 13th to 15th centuries.
The earliest mention of the city appears
in the stone inscriptions from Wat Mahathat
and Wat Phra Sri in Kamphaeng Phet. The
Ayutthaya annuals mention that this city
was known as “Muang Chakangrau” and was
ruled by a prince from Sukhothai. Cultural
and folk festivities are held in April
each year to celebrate the Nop Phra Len
Pleng Festival.
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