Wat Phra Ram Ayutthaya

Wat Phra Ram is a restored ruin placed in the Ayutthaya Historical Park. The temple situated close to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Next to the temple is a rather large park with a huge lake, called Beung Phra Ram, currently, the swamp is now planted with lotus and is very wonderful during the blooming season. Wat Phra Ram has been built in 1369 A.D. by King Ramesuen on the site where the remains of his father Ayutthayan monarch, the King of U-thong had been cremated. However, since King Ramesuen reigned only one year, he could not have completed the building. The Wat was either completed by King Boromaraja I or that king may have permitted others to complete it.

A large swamp lies in front of the temple. This swamp appears to have existed before the founding of the city and was called Nong Sano early on. The swamp may have been enlarged when earth was removed for leveling sites for the Royal Palace, Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Rajaburana and Wat Phra Ram.

Wat Phra Men in Ayutthaya

Wat Na Phra Men is a significant place to visit. Wat Na Phra Men in Ayutthaya, the name of this temple means the temple in front of the majestic pyre, from time to time called Wat Na Phra Meru is positioned off Ayutthaya City Island, just opposite the formal Grand Palace in the northern area in Tha Wasukri district. Wat Na Phra Men was constructed in 1500s during the reign of King Ramathibodi. It also has been used as a Royal cremation spot. This temple is still very much in its original condition and was not destroyed by the Burmese. In fact the Burmese used the location from which to fire canon into the fortified City. In 1835 to1838 Wat Na Phra Men was repaired at some stage in the reign of Rama III of the Bangkok’s Chakry dynasty.
Attractions at Wat Na Phra Men
The Ordination Hall is a very major attraction. To the front the embossed gable with lacquer and glass mosaic depicts Vishnu mounted on Garuda. Both positioned above the head of the mythological Rahu. All of these are surrounded by some twenty six ‘’angels’’ imprinted in wood. Inside the hall is used to house Main Image of Buddha. The Buddha wears the Royal Attire, typical for the late era of Ayutthaya.
Viharn, the small but wonderfully proportioned Viharn houses a stone Buddha seated in European style, one of the best-preserved statues from the Dvaravati period.

Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai

Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai is a pagoda is situated at the original site of the Rear Palace, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, in the west side of Ayutthaya city. The pagoda was built to Somdet Phra Sisuriyothai, the queen, who was the royal companion of Phra Mahachakkaraphat the King and the first heroine in Thai history. When the Burmese military intruded in 1548, Somdet Phra Suriyothai, dressed in a warrior's costume, intermittent the elephant back combating between the King and Phrachao Prae of Burma and was cut to death. Her death saved Ayutthaya from another assault from the Burmese. With her devotion, King Somdej Phra Mahajakrapat built a chedi (pagoda), called Phra Chedi Sisuriyothai at Sobswan Temple, Hualaem district in Ayutthaya, Thailand.

There is also a commemorative park to her just located outside of Ayutthaya, featuring a large statue of the queen riding a war elephant. Chedi Si Suriyothai consists of a sole bell-shaped chedi. Its bottom is square, and has a lot of cavernous corners. The Chedi has been gilded with gold paint from the relic compartment to the peak of its spire.

Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit Ayutthaya

Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit is a major tourist attraction in Ayutthaya, Thailand. This chapel is located to the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet.  The main Buddha image inside the building is a very huge bronze cast Buddha image named Phra Mongkol Bopit. It was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east, previously sitting at Wat Chichiang intended to stand in the open air. It was later relocated to the present position and covered with a Mondop building. During the second fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were seriously damaged by fire. The building currently seen was refurbished but does not have as striking craftsmanship as the earlier ones. The present Viharn and Buddha image have been reconstructed and renovated. Next to the temple is a small market where you can buy some local craft and souvenir. The admission fee to the Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit is 50 baht/person.

Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya

Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya

Wat Phanan Choeng is located on Bang Pa-In Road, just next to Pasak River. The temple is located south of Ayutthaya City on the east part of the Chao Phraya River (just about 2 kilomater from Ayutthaya city). Wat Phanan Choeng temple was constructed in 1324, just 26 years before of the Ayutthaya city was found as capital by The King Ramathibodi, first king of Ayutthaya. The main attraction in Wat Phanan Choeng is The Principle Buddha images, called Luang Phor To, an huge U-thong-style image of Buddha. The full name of the Buddha image is Phra Buddha Triratananayok and it is highly respected by Thais and Chinese descent. The Buddha image measures about 14 meters from knee to knee and 19 meters high (including the ornament above the head). Inside the temple buildings are a lot of old Buddha images and people attending worship normally have the yellow robes of the image changed as part of their merit making. Within the holy place there is also a is a small 18th century Chinese style shrine just next to the Pasak River keeping many Chinese god Images. The shrine was built to honor a Chinese Princess who drowned herself because of the king's infidelity. There are many stalls lining the big parking area where food and souvenirs can be purchased.

Open : Daily 08.30 - 17.00
Admission Fee : 20 Baht