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Wat Tha Sutthawat is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya
River in Tambon Bang Sadet. This ancient temple was constructed in the
early Ayutthaya period. During the war, this site was the trooping
route for the army crossing the Chao Phraya River. Take Ayutthaya Ang
Thong route (Highway No. 309) Km 38-39, the temple entrance will be on
the left side approximately 17 kilometers before reaching downtown Ang
Thong province.
At present, this temple is under the royal
patronage of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The temple compound is
shaded with large trees exhibiting magnificent scene over the bank of
the Chao Phraya River. The royal pavilion stands in the middle of the
pond. Chedi (pagoda) exhibits ancient Buddha images and historical
relics. Monuments of King Naresuan the Great and King Ekathotsarot are
besides the pavilion. Inside the ubosot, Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn had her personal painters and drawers from the Royal Folk
Arts and Crafts Project draw the mural paintings illustrating Phra Maha
Chanok, history of Ang Thong province. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
graciously drew a mango on this temple wall as well.
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