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Wat Maheyong is one of the significant temple in the group of monuments located out side the
capital island to the east. It was built in early Ayutthaya period in the reign of King Sam Phraya, in 1438.
The main stupa is bell shaped and surrounded by elephant figures. The
Father of Thai History, Prince Damrong, presumed that this stupa was influenced by
the stupa named "Chedi Chai" in Lanka (Sri Lanka). Stupas with elephants can be
found in Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai
and Kamphaeng Phet. Restoration was made in 1709
in the reign of King Thai Sa (1708-1732).
The main stupa is bell shaped and surrounded by elephant figures
Phra Chao Thai Sa Pavilion at the south
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