Ayutthaya - Wat Lokayasutha

Wat Lokayasutha is situated in the West of Ayutthaya. There is no historical record of its background. The temple buildings are aligned along an east/west axis. There are three wihans lined up in front of the main stupa. At the back of the stupa there is the Ubosot and Viharn of the Reclining Buddha.

The Reclining Buddha of Wat Lokayasutha is decorated in regal attire. His head is at the north end and his face is turned to face east. In 1954, the Reclining Buddha was restored by coating the whole sculpture and changing the Buddha’s head to a regal attire style.


Location
Wat Lokaya Sutha is located directly west of the Royal Palace. It is part of a park that includes three restored ruins including Wat Worachet and the original Wat Worapo.   It is easiest to access this site via the western side of Khlong Tho. There is a small side alley leading to it as well as a newly constructed road. Wat Lokaya Sutha can also be accessed from a third road in its southwestern corner, which also serves as a route to Chedi Suriyothai.

Address:  Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

Opening hours:  The temple is open from 8.00am - 5.00pm.


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