Wat Maheyong

Some researchers believe wat Maheyong to predate the foundation of the Ayutthaya kingdom; however, following the Luang Prasoet chronicles, the monastery was built in 1438 A.D. at the start of the reign of King Borommaracha II (r.1424-1448) of the Suphannaphum Dynasty. During the Burmese War in 1568-1569, the main army of King Bayin Naung encamped at the Maheyong Monastery. He set up his pavilion at the temple, and it was here that King Mahin (r. 1568-1569) presented himself to the Burmese King after the fall of the capital on 30 August 1569. King Mahin and the royal family were taken captive to Pegu, but unfortunately, the King died of fever en route. Maha Thammaracha of Phitsanulok, who joined forces with Bayin Naung against Ayutthaya, was set up as a vassal King. Wat Maheyong later underwent a significant restoration in the reign of King Thai Sa.

Ayutthaya Historical Research