King Naresuan The Great and The Victory Pagoda of Wat Yai Chaimongkol
Phra Maha Nutthanit Sumano
King Naresuan The Great (1555 – 1605) was Warrior Kings of Thailand, the hero to countless generations and the arbiter of the entire Golden Peninsula during the classical age. King Naresuan The Great declared the independence of Siam and embodied the national spirits, history, military might, society. His achievements were a rare combination in the religious and military sphere. He proved that military brilliance can give way to a peaceful mind. King Naresuan The Great is the greatest king and Thai people give him their utmost allegiance, their deep devotion and their esteem.
King Naresuan The Great promoted Buddhism along with the building of peace, spread the teachings of the Buddha across the country as well as establishing the country’s monasteries for the education. Among many was Wat Yai Chaimongkol. From the 16th century, Wat Yai Chaimongkol became the holy place of kings, scholars, Buddhist monks, and the spiritual centre of Thai society. King Naresuan The Great is more than a king, he is also a constant source of courage and inspiration to the Thai army and Thai people.