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Wat Worachettaram

Ban Pom, Thailand

Wat Worachettharam (pronounced [wát wɔ̄ː.rā.t͡ɕʰêːt.tʰǎː.rāːm]) is an ancient temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, central Thailand, located in inner city of Ayutthaya, also known as Ayutthaya Island, hence the other name Wat Worachet Nai Ko ("Worachet Temple on the island"). Originally it was named Wat Chao Chet ("temple of the royal elder brother") later it was renamed by King Ekathotsarot to Wat Worachettharam, which means "temple of sublime elder brother".

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