Wat Thammikarat is located on the city island beside U-Thong Road. It is situated just
outside of the Ayutthaya Historic Park. It can be easily accessed by motor vehicle from
U-Thong Road or by bike from a small path at its southern end (via King Naresuan
Road). The monks at this active monastery humbly request that visitors walk their bikes
while on temple property.
Wat Thammikarat has been restored a number of times. Many of the architectural
structures remain as ruins, but new buildings have been recently constructed since the
temple is now active with Buddhist monks. In situ is a large bell-shaped chedi with an
octagonal base. This chedi is encircled by a large number of lion figures (singh). These
are made of bricks and mortar, and the outer parts are decorated with elaborate detail in
stucco. A similar architecture structure with lion figures can be seen at Wat Mae Nang
Plum; however, the chedi at Wat Thammikarat also features some multi-headed Naga.
There are traces of smaller monuments and fallen spires around this central chedi
Other structures at this east/west aligned temple include a massive sermon hall, the size
of which is 19 x 53 meters. There are large columns inside this vihan that are still intact.
A large portico exists on the eastern side. This includes the staircase and entrances.
There are a few pieces of Buddha images inside of this vihan, but not much. Wat
Thammikarat also has a small vihara that houses a reclining Buddha. This image is
covered with gold leaf and its toes are all of equal size. There are traces of old walls
visible around Wat Thammikarat. More recent constructions include a Bangkok-period
ordination hall, some shrines, and funeral monuments in the monastery’s northwestern
corner. There is also a replica of a giant bronze head that was found at this temple dating
back to the U-Thong period. The original is now located at Chao Sam Phraya Museum
in Ayutthaya.