Published on Oct, 2024
I had more time in Chiang Mai since a lot of markets were just recovering from the flood and were close. So, I decided to go to Sukhothai. It was the old capital of Siam Empire, and I have always wanted to go there. Our guide is Mr. Tong, and he was fantastic. He got to our hotel early, and waited there patiently, since I was not yet ready at that time. The drive was very peaceful since it was early in the morning, and the car was very comfortable. We stopped at the market in Lumpang for coffee and snack. He brought a couple of Thai sweet sticky rice with custard for us, and it was delicious. This market has a lot of vendors, and many shops were open already. We bought some ceramics (Lumpang is known for ceramics) and clothing from this market. Once we were in Sukhothai, Mr. Tong got a golf-cart and started a tour around the historical park, and he was AWESOME! Throughout the park, he informed us not just about the Sukhothai city state, but how the Siam empire was formed, and how it later became Thailand. We have learned so much from him, and he has inspired us to explore more and be open-minded. The park was pretty much empty, and it was just us walking around. He took us for lunch at a local spot nearby, and even asked for a special Sukhothai noodle soup for us (I have heard about it, but it was not on the menu). Our lunch was spectacular. The food was so fresh, and flavorful. Meanwhile, we were still looking for a shopping opportunity, but there was not a lot of nice shops around. So, Mr. Tong stopped by a shop in Lumpang on the way back to Chiang Mai for more shopping. I would like to Thank Mr. Tong for such an amazing knowledge and customer service. He made a long drive so much fun. I highly recommend this tour.