King Rama III’s Wat Phra Chetuphon Inscriptions: Continuing work from King Rama I

Abstract

This article presents the content of Wat Phra Chetuphon’s inscriptions created in the reign of King Rama III during Wat Phra Chetuphon’s restoration in 2374 B.E. The study shows that some details of King Rama III inscriptions are rather similar to those created during King Rama I restoration in 2331 B.E. period and other literary works during his reign. Other additional contents were added later on, which makes Wat Phra Chetuphon a rich source of literary inscriptions. Wat Phra Chetuphon’s inscriptions (King Rama III’s version) represent King Rama III’s initiation to honor King Rama I and are considered a form of art that is a rich source of knowledge and represents Buddhism following a long-lasting Thai tradition.