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Northern Thailand, Thailand
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The closest international airports are in Bangkok (BKK or DMK). The region has two minor airports, Phitsanulok (PHS) and Sukhothai (THS) that are only served by domestic flights.
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historical park with temples, walls and forts from the Sukhothai era; "banana capital"
Lom Sak (หล่มสัก) is in Phetchabun Province in Lower Northern Thailand. Being close to scenic hills and national parks makes it a good place to stop on a trip through the region.
town with border crossing into Myanmar (foreigners restricted to same-day entry/exit from the Thai side only)
Nakhon Sawan (นครสวรรค์), literally Heavenly City, is a city (pop. 90,000) in Lower Northern Thailand, near the confluence of the Ping, Nan, and other rivers, forming the Chao Phraya River.
Phetchabun (เพชรบูรณ์) is a city in a province of the same name in Lower Northern Thailand.
the town is the setting of a legend about the crocodile king, illustrated by a crocodile park
trade and transportation hub; several historic temples and giant golden Buddha statue
Sukhothai's twin city
once the heart of the Sukhothai Kingdom, now a sleepy provincial town, but still a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tak (ตาก) is a town in Lower Northern Thailand on the main road to the Mae Sot border crossing to Myanmar. It is 426 km (265 mi) from Bangkok at an elevation of around 162 m (531 ft).
there are many popular natural places such as Thi Lo Su waterfall and Doi Hua Mot hill; trekking and rafting are most popular activities, especially with foreigners
Uthai Thani (อุทัยธานี) is a city in Lower Northern Thailand.
Uttaradit (อุตรดิตถ์) is a city and province in lower northern Thailand.
Ramkhamhaeng National Park lies in Sukhothai Province in Lower Northern Thailand. It is known as Khao Luang by local people.
the largest protected area in Southeast Asia, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991
mountainous area with unusual Buddhist temples
a world heritage listed archaeological site
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