Wat Suan Luang Khangkhao วัดสวนหลวงค้างคาว - Ancient Temple - Ayutthaya Thailand 2023

Wat Suan Luang Khangkhao วัดสวนหลวงค้างคาว

Wat Suan Luang Khangkhao or the Monastery of the Royal Garden of the Bat is a restored ruin situated in the vicinity of Wat Borom Phuttharam and Wat Singharam. It is
located on the city island on the Rajaphat Institute premises adjacent to the former Khlong Chakrai Noi.

The area was in the boundary of the Royal Palace of King Phetracha (1688-1703) and it is assumed that this area used to be a former royal park, home to many bats; hence its name.

The site includes an ordination hall (ubosot) and a chedi in rhe Ayutthaya style. The ubosot
was made of brick and plaster. It is a large construction facing east. The chedi, made of
brick and plaster, was indented but has fallen apart. Only its pedestal remains.

A succession dispute occurred in Cambodia during the reign of King Phumintharacha
also called King Tha Sai (1709-1733), causing the King of Cambodia and his followers to request refuge in Ayutthaya. King Tha Sai granted the request and offered a settlement for the Cambodians near this temple.

Its historical background and period of construction are unknown. The site was
accounted for as a national ancient monument on 16 Jan 1941.

The temple has been restored but there isn’t much to see other than the base of the main hall and a few small chedis. There are also a few other small temple ruins in the area so could be combined into one visit for those that like these ancient temples.

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