Phra Mongkhon Bophit is one of the biggest bronze Buddha images in Thailand. The image is 9.5m at the widest point across the lap and 12.5m high without the base. The image is believed built in the early Ayutthaya period 1448 to 1602. And was originally situated at the east side of the old palace compound. Later, during the reign of King Song Tham, it was moved to the west side and the Mondop was built to shelter it. In 1767, Burmese invaders destroyed much of the Wihan and the image head and right arm were broken. In 1956, the image was repaired and the Wihan was rebuilt.