Don Chedi Monument кҪҹó
This monument is locate4d in the vicinty of Tambon Don Chedi,Amphoe Si Prachan, 31 kilometers from the
township area.The pagoda was constructed by the royal command of King Naresuan the Great to command
his victory against The Crown Prince of Burma (King Mahauparacha) in single hand elephant back combat.
Found in 1913 in ruined condition, only the base part can be seen. It was renovated having a new pagoda
covered the original one in the year 1952 by the government. A cast status of King Naresuan the Great
mounting the elephant's neck was placed in front of the pagoda. An annual fair celebrating the monument
for seven days and seven nights commences on the 25th of January which is regarded as Royal Thai
Armed Forces Day. The celebrations include historic shows, folk entertainment and shops selling all kinds
of merchandise and service.
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