 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.
 Phanom
Rung Historical Park
The Northeast includes many historical
monuments in the Khmer style from prehistoric
times to the 13th century. Among these,
Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung is one of
the most important. This is the only Khmer
religious monument constructed on a natural
mountain.
Restorations have made a great contribution
to the study of Khmer architecture in
Thailand. A special festival is Phanom
Rung Fair, held either March or April
each year.
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