Wat Chula Mani is located on Highway 325 (Samut
Songkhram – Bang Phae) between Km 34-35 in Tambon Bang Chang. This
ancient temple sits on the bank where the Amphawa Canal connects with
the Phi Lok Canal. The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period during
the late reign of King Prasatthong. It was presumed that Thao
Kaeophaluek (Noi), Mistress of the Bang Chang Market and a forebear of
the royal lineage of Bang Chang, built the temple. The back of the
temple was initially the residence of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat of
King Rama I) and Khun Bunrot (Queen Si Suriyenthramat of King Rama II).
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