Wat Borom Phuttharam

Wat Borom Phuttharam was founded during the reign of King Phetracha (1688-1703 CE), who lived in this neighbourhood as a child. It is unusual for a local temple, as it was one of the few designed with north/south access, pointing toward the Royal Palace. The monastery was known for the glazed yellow tiles that once graced the roof of its ordination hall.

King Borommakot (reign 1733-1758 CE) added doors to the ordination hall, which were inlaid with mother-of-pearl. On the central pedestal, a beautiful and fully intact Buddha sits in the Subduing Mara pose.

In addition to the ordination hall, there are also the remains of a late Ayutthaya period Khmer-style prang and other chedi, and the foundation of a sermon hall is visible.

This temple has been renovated several times by the Fine Arts Department. One addition includes a reconstructed bridge (Saphan Sing). This arched bridge was designed with Persian influence.

There are traces of an ancient canal in situ. Khlong Chakrai Noi once ran from Wat Phra Ram to the Chao Phraya River; however, the canal is mainly buried today.

Ayutthaya Historical Research