Chedi Sri Suriyothai
เจดีย์ศรีสุริโยทัย
A white chedi with a gilded top commemorating Queen Sri Suriyothai, who died in the 16th century while riding a war elephant to protect the king. The riverside park is peaceful.
In 1548, when Burmese forces attacked, Queen Sri Suriyothai disguised herself as a man and rode a war elephant into battle alongside King Maha Chakkraphat. She died protecting the king. The king built this chedi on her cremation site in her memory. It is white with a gilded top and has projecting niches on all four sides, and it was restored in the 1990s. The adjacent Sri Suriyothai Park lies along the river, where you can rest in the shade. Entry is free. Located on the west side of the old city, about 1 km from the reclining Buddha at Wat Lokaya Sutha, with Wat Kasattrathirat on the opposite bank of the river.
Opening hours
Open all day (surrounding park approx. 08:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Wat Kasattrathirat
- Wat Lokayasutharam
- Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Wat Phra Ram
- St. Joseph's Church
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum