Wat Chang or the "Monastery of the Elephant" was given its name due to the elephant statues that once encircled its main chedi. The temple is listed as being built during the reign of King Borommatrailokanat (r.1448-1488), at a time when Sukhothai was being absorbed into Ayutthaya as a vassal state. However some sources believe that Wat Chang was constructed even earlier - perhaps before the founding of Ayutthaya itself. Standing Buddha images were found at this temple, which resemble those of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Wat Chang was restored a number of times during the late Ayutthaya period. King Phumintharacha (r.1709-1733) is one monarch who contributed to repair work.
Source: Ayutthaya Historical Research
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