King Taksin the Great Shrine

The King Taksin the Great Shrine is a revered memorial in Wat Mai Subdistrict, Mueang Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi Province, eastern Thailand. Located near the Chanthaburi River and the city centre, it honors King Taksin the Great, who used Chanthaburi as a strategic base in 1767 to restore Siamese independence after the fall of Ayutthaya. The shrine features an equestrian statue and is an important historical and cultural landmark for visitors and locals.

Visitors can expect an open-air shrine complex centered on a large equestrian statue of King Taksin the Great on a raised pedestal, set within a paved courtyard with landscaped grounds. The site includes a shrine hall with historical displays and portraits, incense and offering areas, and informational plaques. The setting is calm and respectful, located near the river and close to the old town, suitable for brief sightseeing, photography of the monument, and observing local devotional practices.