Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The first thing that catches your eye is the color purple, then the tree-shaped altar around which the entire interior is arranged. This active temple in the Sena district is being renovated by its abbot, Phra Ekkalak, and the work is far from finished. Scaffolding, dust, unfinished corners. I'd still go, though. Murals, a resin floor, and plenty of glitter give it a unique flair in the province, and there's something fascinating about seeing a temple in the middle of renovations rather than a finished, cordoned-off one.

Because it's off the beaten tourist track in Ayutthaya, it's peaceful. Visitors report seeing birds flying around the central tree and enjoying the tranquility of being away from tour groups. In the back, there's a carp pond, a coffee stand, and ample parking. Anyone who wants to can participate in the construction work; that's how the funds for all this come from.

Skip it if you only have one day in Ayutthaya and haven't yet visited the ruins. It's a detour and no substitute for the historical park.