(Somdet Wat Chaiyo)

This monastery, located 18 kilometers from Amphoe Muang, houses Phra Maha Phuttha Phim which is in the attitude of meditation. It was built by Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrom Rangsi) of Wat Rakhang during the reign of King Rama IV. This Buddha image is highly respected by inhabitants of Ang Thong Province and the neighbouring provinces especially for those who collect small Buddha images. They have the in depth knowledge that the amulets called “Somdet Wat Chaiyo” are very popular and very difficult to be located.