Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sukhothai Historical Park
ORCHID HIBISCUS GUEST HOUSE $$
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Hotel
( 0 5563 3284; orchid_hibiscus_ guest_house@hotmail.com; 407/2 Rte 1272;
r/bungalows 900/1300B; )
This collection of rooms and bungalows is
set in relaxing, manicured grounds with a swimming pool as a centrepiece and the
self-professed 'amazing breakfast' as a highlight. Rooms are spotless and fun, fea-
turing various design details and accents.
The guest house is on Rte 1272 about 500m off Rte 12 - the turn-off is between
Km 48 and Km 49 markers.
THAI THAI $$
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Hotel
( 08 4932 1006; thai_thai_guest house@hotmail.com; Rte 1272; bungalows incl
breakfast 1000-1200B; )
Next door to Orchid Hibiscus Guest House, Thai
Thai takes the form of 10 wooden bungalows in an attractive garden and fully outfit-
ted with TV, fridge, hot water and air-con.
Eating & Drinking
Sukhothai's signature dish is
gŏo·ay đĕe·o sù·kŏh·tai
(Sukhothai-style noodles),
which feature a slightly sweet broth with different types of pork, ground peanuts and
thinly sliced green beans. The dish is available at
Jayhae
( Th Jarot Withithong;
dishes 25-35B; 7am-3pm)
, located across from each other on Th Jarot With-
ithong, about 1.3km west of the Mae Nam Yom.
Don't miss New Sukhothai's tiny
night market
( Th Jarot Withithong)
.
DREAM CAFÉ $$
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Thai
( 86/1 Th Singhawat, New Sukhothai; dishes 80-150B; lunch & dinner; )
A meal
at Dream Café is like dining in a museum or an antique shop. Eclectic but tasteful
furnishings and knick-knackery abound, staff are equal parts competent and
friendly, and most importantly of all, the food is good. The helpful menu lays down
