Wat Ratchapraditsathan

Wat Ratchapraditsathan

Wat Ratchapraditsathan was an ancient temple built in the Pre-Ayothaya period. Wat Ratchapraditsathan lies at the month of Klong Pratu Khao Plueak, on the west bank of U-thong Road in the City Island. Even though this temple was mentioned many times in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya, there was no evidence stating who built the temple and in which reign. However, from the name of the temple, it can be assumed that one of the kings had ordered to build this temple and still kept its importance.
The old construction left to appreciate from the Ayothaya period is the sema stones on all eight directions to indicate the temple boundary. This double sema stones were made of red sandstone representing the Ayothya art.
Wat Tha Sai, located on the east side of Wat Ratchapraditsathan and was once separated from the temple’s complex, is now part of the complex. The Ayutthaya architectural remains are the bell-shaped chedi. The chedi takes the shape of an octagonal tower with multiple arched niches that hold a standing Buddha statue. His right hand is placed overlapping the left hand. The Ubosot has been left abandoned and run down. The ordination hall is graced by double sema stones, which are perched on white pedestals with pink lotus flowers. The Bell Tower contains the European-style arch windows indicating that this temple was built around the late Ayutthaya period from King Narai’s reign or later.
The monk named Phra Mahanak who wrote Puranowat Stanza of Thai poetry also resided at Wat Tha Sai. The story mentioned that King Borommakot went to pay respect to the Buddha’s footprint, and King Prasat Thong (1629-1656) ordered to build a bamboo house for Phra Athittayawong (son of King Songtham).

Wat Ratchapraditsathan

U-Thong Road, Tambon Ta Wasukree