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Si Satchanalai
One day is enough; treat Si Satchanalai as a day‑trip from Sukhothai (≈1 h by bus, 55 km (34 mi)).One day is enough; treat Si Satchanalai as a day‑trip from Sukhothai (≈1 h by bus, 34 mi (55 km)).
Si Satchanalai, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies 55 km north of Sukhothai. Its walled historic park can be explored on foot in 4–5 hours, with bike rentals nearby. A single day covers the main gates, temples and the river‑side tram.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic, keep valuables secure, and follow bus schedules.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTHS Sukhothai Airport (≈40 km (25 mi) north of Si Satchanalai; bus or taxi to Sukhothai city, then local bus to Si Satchanalai).THS Sukhothai Airport (≈25 mi (40 km) north of Si Satchanalai; bus or taxi to Sukhothai city, then local bus to Si Satchanalai).
- Getting aroundFrom Sukhothai take a bus (≈50 THB, 1 h) to Si Satchanalai bus stop.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack from roadside vendor30–50 THB (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person฿250 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿900 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿1,300 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿200 (≈ US$7) · Mid ฿400 (≈ US$13) · High ฿800 (≈ US$25)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- THS Sukhothai Airport (≈40 km (25 mi) north of Si Satchanalai; bus or taxi to Sukhothai city, then local bus to Si Satchanalai)THS Sukhothai Airport (≈25 mi (40 km) north of Si Satchanalai; bus or taxi to Sukhothai city, then local bus to Si Satchanalai)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Si Satchanalai: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From Sukhothai take a bus (≈50 THB, 1 h) to Si Satchanalai bus stop. Rent a bicycle (≈20–30 THB) to ride to the ruins and cross the Yom River bridge. Walk inside the walls; an electric tram runs within the complex.
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See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sukhothai
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Si Satchanalai bus stop, about 55 km (34 mi), 1 h, 50 THB (≈ US$2)Bus from Si Satchanalai bus stop, about 34 mi (55 km), 1 h, 50 THB (≈ US$2)
Return to Sukhothai for more historic sites or overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sukhothai
Base here; 1‑h bus to Si Satchanalai, many budget hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 200–300 THB (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- 400–600 THB (≈ US$13–19) excl. bed
- High
- 800 THB (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × ฿350 | ฿2,100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ฿400 | ฿2,400 |
| Trip total≈ ฿750 per person per day, bed included | ฿4,500≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Sukhothai → Si Satchanalaicheck schedule | 50 THB (≈ US$2) |
| Bicycle rental | 20–30 THB (≈ under US$1) per half‑day |
| Entrance fee (foreigner) | 100 THB (≈ US$4) |
| Snack from roadside vendor | 30–50 THB (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Sukhothai departs around 16:00; confirm schedule.Last bus from Sukhothai departs around 4:00 PM; confirm schedule.
- Bicycle rental shop near bus stop charges 20–30 THB (≈ under US$1); bring cash.
- Some gates are less accessible; use Ramnarong Gate for easiest entry.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
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Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
US consulate in Chiang Mai; other embassies in Bangkok.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Sukhothai → Si Satchanalai (one‑way): ≈50 THB, 1 h (check times)
- Bicycle rental (half‑day): ≈20–30 THB
Say or show
- ค่าเข้าชมเท่าไหร่? — How much is the entrance fee? (kâa kâo chôm tâo rài?)
- ป้ายรถเมล์อยู่ที่ไหน? — Where is the bus stop? (bpâi rót mee yùu têe năi?)
- จ่ายบัตรได้ไหม? — Can I pay by card? (jàai bàt dâi măi?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Si Satchanalai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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