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Wat Phra Boromthat & Ancient Tak City |
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This monastery,
located 25 kilometres upstream, in Amphoe Ban Tak, in an
area which used to be the former site of Tak city. There
are several ruins in the area, including a hilltop pagoda
which was constructed, according to legend, by king Ramkhamhaeng
of Sukhothai (reign 1275-1317) to commemorate his victory
in single combat on elephant back against King Khun Sam
Chon, the ruler of Muang Shot (currently Amphoe Mae Sot).
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