King Taksin the Great, was a brilliant leader who reunited Thailand after the Burmese invasion and destruction of Ayutthaya. After the fall of Ayutthaya, he personally created a fleet of ships and planned the liberation of the city. Within 7 months of the fall of the city, his fleet surprised the Burmese and retook the city.
King Taksin's prowess as a general and as an inspirational leader meant that all attempts
The determination of King Taksin the Great
King Taksin the Great had ruled the country for 15 years. He died at age 48 on Saturday 6th April, 1782. He was a talented king who restore independence of the nation that last long until these days.
People who sense of his divine grace bestow on King Taksin the honorary title of the Great. The government, public officers and all people cooperated to build a monument in front of the city hall of Pattaya City to commemorate his glorious biography, dignity and prestige to appear on future generations.