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The 
stupa 
is named after the adjacent Buddhist temple Wat Phukhao Thong which was founded 
in 1387 AD by 
Somdet
Phra
Ramesuan, the son of Somdet Phra 
Ramathibodi I 
(fig.), 
the founder of
Ayutthaya. 
In this photo, made in 2017, the 
tower was getting an overhaul. 
																
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