Nestled in northern Thailand, Sukhothai Historical Park was once the capital of ancient Siam. Sukhothai means “dawn of happiness”, and now you too can explore this happy place from the palm of your hand with Google Maps. Today, the park joins over 150 new places and national treasures that are now available in 360-degree panoramic imagery on Google Street View.
Citing security and privacy issues, the Union government has rejected internet giant Google's plans to map Indian cities, tourist spots, hills and rivers for an app which would have allowed you to explore the places through 360-degree images.
According to highly placed sources, the ministry of home affairs, after consultations with the defence and other ministries, has conveyed to Google that its plans to add Indian locations on Street View cannot be given permission.