Shrine of King Taksin the Great

Located near the Tak TAT office, at the intersection of Charojwithithong Road and Mahatthai Bamrung Road, the Shrine houses Tak’s most famous statue of King Taksin the Great. The Shrine was established in 1947 to honor King Taksin the Great who, as a designated ruler of Tak, successfully defeated the Burmese invasion of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. During his reign, he moved the capital from Phra Nakon Si Ayutthaya to the bank side of Maenam Chao Praya and named it Krung Thonburi. That is why his statue, which is in the sitting position with a sword lying across his lap, has the following inscription at the base Phra Chao Taksin of Krung Thonburi. The site is also a center of an annual celebration during December 28January 3.Contact: TAT Office in Tak Province at 055-514-341/2/3Getting there: Shrine of King Taksin the Great Shrine of King Taksin the Great opposite Mae Sot sport stadium in Mae Sot.http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/Shrine-of-King-Taksin-the-Great–4650