 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.
 Phimai
Historical Park
The largest stone monument in the Northeast
is Prasat Hin Phimai in Phimai Historical Park.
It was erected for the practice of Mahayana
Buddhism in the early 12th century. This particular
monument became the prototype of Angkor Wat
in Cambodia, Which makes it of even greater
historical and aesthetic importance. An annual
Phimai Festival within the historical park is
held in November. Festivities include a special
light and sound show and classical dances.
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