Attraction Details :
Located near the Tak
TAT office, at the intersection of Charojwithithong Road and Mahatthai
Bamrung Road, the Shrine houses Tak's most famous statue of King Taksin
the Great. The Shrine was established in 1947 to honor King Taksin the
Great who, as a designated ruler of Tak, successfully defeated the
Burmese invasion of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. During his reign, he moved
the capital from Phra Nakon Si Ayutthaya to the bank side of Maenam
Chao Praya and named it Krung Thonburi. That is why his statue, which is
in the sitting position with a sword lying across his lap, has the
following inscription at the base Phra Chao Taksin of Krung Thonburi.
The site is also a center of an annual celebration during December
28January 3.Contact: TAT Office in Tak Province at 055-514-341/2/3
Getting there: Shrine of King Taksin the Great Shrine of King Taksin the Great opposite Mae Sot sport stadium in Mae Sot.
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