Wat Thammikarat
วัดธรรมิกราช
An ancient temple still in use. Lion statues, some worn, encircle the remaining stupa base, and colorful fighting cock statues offered by worshippers fill the area in front of the main hall.
Wat Thammikarat lies east of the royal palace ruins. Legend says it predates the founding of Ayutthaya. The ancient stupa base is surrounded by dozens of damaged lion statues, a rare feature in Ayutthaya. The temple also has an open-air reclining Buddha, and the area in front of the main hall is filled with colorful fighting cock statues offered by worshippers fulfilling vows, which contrast interestingly with the simple red brick of the ruins. Monks still reside here. Entry is about 30 baht (subject to on-site confirmation). It is about a 5-minute walk from Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Wat Phra Ram
- Wat Ratchaburana
- Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
- Wat Mahathat
- Wat Na Phra Men
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
- Wat Lokayasutharam