Queen Suriyothai Memorial Park

The Queen Suriyothai Memorial Park is situated in an area known as the Makham Yong Plain, which is believed to be the actual site where a Siamese queen was killed in a heroic battle. As the story goes, while perched on the neck of an elephant, King Chakkraphat (r.1548-1569) led his army into battle against Burmese troops. Meanwhile, Queen Suriyothai, fearing for her family's safety, secretly dressed as a male soldier and rode an elephant into the ongoing conflict. Unfortunately, King Chakkraphat's elephant stumbled in battle, putting him at imminent risk of being struck by his opponent's blade. However, Queen Suriyothai suddenly charged in front of the enemy's weapon sacrificing her own life to save her royal husband. This heroic deed helped end the battle and extend the life of the Ayutthaya a bit longer. This memorial was created by Khaimuk Chuto, a highly-respected female student who studied under Silpa Bhirasri. It took until 1995 for the monument to be finally unveiled. Khaimuk Chuto died shortly afterward, and it was her last artistic project to reach completion. 

Ayutthaya Historical Research