Shrine of King Taksin the Great The shrine is located at the intersection of Charotwithithong Road and Mahatthai Bamrung Road, housing a statue of King Taksin the Grate which is a little larger than his real human size. The statue is in the sitting position with a sword laying across his lap. At the base of the statue an inscription saying "Pha Chao Taksin of Krung Thonburi". King Taskin was born in the year 1734 and passed away in 1782 at the age of 48. On the first of January of every year a joyful celebration is organized by the Province as an annual fair.