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Wat Yai Chaiyamongkol (Chai Mongkhon): This monastery, constructed during the reign of King U-Thong, is located outside the city to the southeast in the same direction as the railway station; one can see its large chedi from far away. King Naresuan the Great commanded the the chedi be built to celebrate the victory of his single-handed combat on the elephant's back.

This chedi here is one of the largest in Ayuttaya, was built by King Naresuan (1590-1605). There are many Buddha images and a beautiful garden behind this chedi. I think you can take very good photos here.

People and monks are going up to the chedi to look at the view from up there which is beautiful.

View from the steps going up to the chedi and the big Buddha nearby the steps on the right picture.

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Copyright information: All pictures by Nattawud Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location. Additional information by Richard Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang.

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