Ayuttaya - the 2nd stop after my lunch, was Wat Yai Chai Mongkon. The temple is famous for its large pagoda, which was built to commemorate King Naresuan the Great's victory over the Burmese King in an elephant duel. This victory was a turning point in Thai history, granting Siam its independence from Burma.
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