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Wat Phukhao Thong is located 2 kilometers northwest of the royal
palace.
Khamhaikan Chao Krungkao (Testimony by the People
from the Old Kingdom) manifested that Phrachao Bhureng Noung of
Hongsawadi commanded the construction of a gigantic Mon-style
pagoda to commemorate his victory after the successful siege of
Ayutthaya. However, as the Burmese army returned to its home
country, merely the pagoda base was built. After Somdet Phra
Naresuan Maharat declared the independence of Ayutthaya in 1584,
he gave the royal command to superimpose a Thai-style pagoda on
the large Mon-style base at Thung Makham Yong. It can be said
that the uniqueness of the pagoda is the combination of 2
architectural styles.
Formerly, Chedi Phukhao Thong is a
massive pagoda towering in the middle of paddy fields and can be
seen from afar. Therefore, the temple adjacent to this pagoda
was also given the similar name: Wat Phukhao Thong.
Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
collaborated with the Fine Arts Department to erect the
equestrian statue of King Naresuan in front of Wat Phukhao
Thong. It is situated very close to Queen Sri Suriyothai
Monument which has been built earlier by Department of Public
Works and Town & Country Planning. The area mainly features an
open space of flood-plains and moulds, so it became major
battlefields between Thai and Burmese armies in both periods,
including the fights on elephants’ backs.
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unfortunate that the temple was abandoned after the 2nd collapse
of Ayutthaya kingdom. However, Phra Maha Chedi still maintains
its religious significance, as mentioned in Nirat Phukhao Thong
written by Sunthorn Phu during the reign of King Rama III.
Several visitors nowadays, likewise, go there for veneration.
It is not until the year 1957 that monks are allowed to
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