{"id":2277,"date":"2011-07-31T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2011-07-31T08:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/?p=2277"},"modified":"2020-07-27T08:46:37","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T01:46:37","slug":"wat-yai-chaimongkol-in-ayutthaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/wat-yai-chaimongkol-in-ayutthaya","title":{"rendered":"Wat Yai Chaimongkol In Ayutthaya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wat Yai Chaimongkol In Ayutthaya<\/strong> beholds Siam\u2019s ancient past; it is both a royal monastery and symbolic monument of the people\u2019s pride.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Wat Yai Chaimongkol In Ayutthaya
By Chutaporn Luangchuang<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

Speaks of a history of freedom, <\/em>glory and wisdom in Thailand..<\/em><\/p>\n

Since the 13th century, it has hovered as a remembrance to the whole of the Kingdom of Siam and its glorious history, when Siam was the unchallenged ruler that united the Golden Peninsula<\/em>. Led by the King Naresuan, the Thai army succeeded in their quest for supremacy and brought much pride to the people of the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

In the Great Pagoda, the monument of the most highly regarded Buddhist image, Buddha Chaimongkol, speaks of a history of freedom, glory and wisdom in Thailand. It was in the Great Pagoda that the King Naresuan stayed for spiritual contemplation. Until today, he is idolized as a hero and great king by the Thais for his great courage and patriotism.<\/p>\n

However, the time came when Ayutthaya was sacked and brought to ruin by a ferocious attack by their eternal enemies, the Burmese. The once Great Pagoda<\/em> was blackened by smoke, surrounded by red clouds and ruined by debris. The majestic image of Ayutthaya was replaced by the horrific images of war: screams of death and cries of anguish tore throughout Kingdom.<\/p>\n

The rivers were dyed red with blood from the many casualties of war. Wat Yai Chaimongkol<\/strong> was no longer a peaceful place for worship; instead it became a fortress under attack, a place of living nightmares that would eventually recede into a ghastly, abandoned temple.<\/p>\n

By 19th century, Phraku Pawanarangsi took hold of Wat Yai Chaimongkol<\/strong> and had it restructured to its former grandeur. Though it still holds its war stricken memories of the past, the temple\u2019s enchanting beauty was restored once again, becoming a symbol of the pride of Ancient Siam<\/em>. The horrible events of the past can never be erased but the promise of the future holds new memories of freedom, peace and beauty for the Kingdom and its people.<\/p>\n

Note: This ancient Siam pride Wat Yai Chaimongkol in Ayutthaya<\/strong> was
\nNo 3 Winner of our Photo Contest Amaze Me Thailand No 2 2011. The picture is taken by Chutaporn Luangchuang\/La Chica Loca<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wat Yai Chaimongkol is featured in our Ayutthaya day tour. If you want to go, check out our Ayutthaya day tour<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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