History of the Golden Buddha at Wat TraimitWat Traimit that the gold Buddha was built in the Sukhothai period (1238-1438). But there are no written records of its origin. Towards the end of the 18th century after King Rama I estabished Bangkok as the new capital, he ordered the removal of all important Buddha images from the North to Bangkok lest they might suffer damage since the northern region was not yet pacified. And among the statues moved to Bangkok was this gold Buddha. and placed at Wat Phraya Krai without arousing any special interest among the worshippers.Later, Wat Phraya Krai became dilapidated and was ordered closed by King Rama V(1868-1910). And this statue was moved to Wat Traimit.