The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that the annual Sukhothai Mini Light and Sound 2021 performances will be held on subsequent Saturdays every two weeks at Wat Sra Sri inside the Sukhothai Historical Park, as per media reports.
Presented by Sukhothai province in cooperation with the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts, the performance highlights the history and prosperity of the Sukhothai Kingdom, an ancient Thai capital, as a source of national heritage.
The show celebrates Sukhothai’s King Ramkhamhaeng the Great, who reigned over Sukhothai’s golden age during the 13th century, and the kingdom’s historical role in the origins of the Thai alphabet, the national Loi Krathong celebration, fine Thin Chok cloth, and porcelain Chinaware.
The shows are scheduled on 6 March, 20 March, 3 April, 17 April, 1 May, and 15 May, and are free of charge. Entry is limited to 200 people at any one time due to the COVID-19 prevention and control measures. The show starts at 19.30 Hrs., and participants are encouraged to arrive by 18.00 Hrs. to secure the limited seats.
Sukhothai is located 420 kilometres north of Bangkok or about four-five hours by car or 1 hour 15 minutes by air. Bangkok Airways offers daily Bangkok to Sukhothai flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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