Wat Chula Mani is located on Highway 325 (Samut Songkhram – Bang Phae) between Km 34-35 in Tambon Bang Chang. This ancient temple sits on the bank where the Amphawa Canal connects with the Phi Lok Canal. The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period during the late reign of King Prasatthong. It was presumed that Thao Kaeophaluek (Noi), Mistress of the Bang Chang Market and a forebear of the royal lineage of Bang Chang, built the temple. The back of the temple was initially the residence of Khun Nak (Queen Ammarinthramat of King Rama I) and Khun Bunrot (Queen Si Suriyenthramat of King Rama II).
Photo credits to thai-tour.com
3 comments:
The temple was built in the Ayutthaya period during the late reign of King Prasatthong.
... roughly when would that be? I think it would be the 17th century but I'm not sure.
I believe that the Ayutthaya period started in the mid 14th century to end up slightly more than 400 years later in the mid 18th century. Nice pictures!
And the temple is part of most of the boat trips from Amphawa.
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