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| | Si Satchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai |
 | | The location of an ancient community and covering over 2,000 rai of land, Si Satchanalai had the status of "Muang Luk Luang", as it was ruled by the son of a king. |
 | | In 20th century, when Sukhothai was ruled by Ayutthaya, Si Satchanalai assumed the lower status of "Muang Phaya Mahanakorn" and was known as "Muang Sawankaloke". |
 | | Within the town walls of the old Si Satchanalai were Royal palaces and residences of court officials, as well temples, while the townspeople built their homes outside the walls, specifically along the eastern wall which curved along the bank of the Yom River. |
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