King Ramkhamhaeng ruled the ancient Sukhothai kingdom from 1278-1298. Regarded as a benevolent and wise ruler. King Ramkhamhaeng organized a writing system in 1283 which became the basis for writing and eventually developed to be the modern Thai alphabet which is used today in Thailand and he is sometimes referred to as the ‘Father of the Thai language’.
It was during his reign that art flourished and the kingdom of Sukhothai expanded its territorial influence in Southeast Asia, this land of Sukhothai is thriving as a golden age in Thai history