Wat Chang Lom

Situated 100 meters off Charot Withi Thong road and to the north of Mae Lam Phan canal, this temple is regarded as a large group of ancient monuments on a vast area of land (100 m x 157 m) enclosed by a ditch. The temple consists of the main chedi in circular bell shape with 32 elephant statues around its base, a vihara to enshrine a Buddha image which is now in ruins, the ordination hall, surrounded by water in accordance with the concept of Udaka Sima, subordinate chedi and a boundary wall to enclose the whole temple. Significantly, a stone inscription found at this temple is regarded as evidence of historical value which reveals the story of a nobleman known as Phanom Sai Kham, who was the husband of a wet nurse named Thet. He was very loyal to Phra Maha Dharmaraja Li Thai and, to follow in the king's footsteps, entered the monk-hood. Dedicating to his king who passed away; he gave a piece of land in 1390 AD for building a vihara and a scripture hall, made a Buddha image and planted a Phra Si Maha Pho tree (Bodhi tree). Moreover, he made a Buddha image from stone in dedication to the dead consort of Phra Maha Dharmaraja Li Thai.

[Ref: Guide to Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Parks – Fine Arts Department (1999)]

Ayutthaya Historical Research