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“Wat Tha Ga Rong market in the old city of Ayutthaya.”

What Tha Ka Rong before the year 1549, about 450 years ago, does not appear to be an exception in any case.

According to the Royal Chronicles Wat Tha Ka Rong has played an important role in the history of Ayutthaya, located in the midst of two Islamic communities, Ban Thai and Ban Karong. Which is a Buddhist temple in the midst of the Muslim community

What Tha Ka Rong is located at Ban Thai. It is one of the popular temples that tourists visit to pay homage to the sacred Buddha image named "Phra Phuttha Rattanamongkhon", also known as "Luang Pho Yim" is assumed to be built in the early Ayutthaya period. While the country is prosperous and peaceful This can be seen from the Buddha's beautiful appearance and compassionate face.

What Tha Ka Rong has decorated the temple area beautifully with ornamental plants and flowers. Including a beautifully decorated bathroom that won the first prize of the contest Best Toilet of the Year 2006, National Level, Temple and Religious Place Category

History in the past, for example, as a Muay Thai boxing training place for Nai Khanom Tom in the story "Khun Chang Khun Phaen" recorded that Khun Krai and Sam Ne Plaikaew. Came to be ordained at Wat Tha Ka Rong When Khun Phaen was imprisoned at Ayutthaya on Tuesday, the 4th day of the waxing moon, the 5th lunar month, in the Year of the Pig, at 4:00 p.m., the Burmese fired guns at Wat Ka Rong to gather at Ayutthaya and set fire to the roots of the wall collapsed.