According to legend, King Ramathibodi I (King U Thong) commissioned the construction of Wat Phutthaisawan on the site of his pavilion when he first settled there before Ayutthaya was established as the capital. This location is referred to in royal chronicles as "Wiang Lek" or "Wiang Lek Subdistrict." After Ayutthaya's founding in 1896, he ordered the construction of this temple as a royal monument in the subdistrict where he had originally resided. Later kings must have commissioned the construction of many other permanent structures. When the capital was lost in 1767, Wat Phutthaisawan was among the temples that, unlike others, were not destroyed by the Burmese. Numerous ancient sites can still be visited there today.

During the Ayutthaya period, this temple was a large and famous royal temple. It is also one of the few temples that, unlike others, were not destroyed by enemies. As a result, many beautiful ancient sites have been preserved to this day.

King Ramathibodi I, also known as King U Thong, commissioned the construction of Wat Phutthaisawan on the site of his former pavilion, which he established before founding Ayutthaya as the capital. The temple's interior contains interesting sights, including the large Khmer-style main prang. Two pavilions stand to the north and south of the temple. Each pavilion houses the main Buddha statue and the palace of Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn, a high-ranking monk during the Ayutthaya period.

Sampao Lom subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province

Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1dEQaU9jZujsTqU7

Opening hours for viewings: 06:00-18:00.