Mural paintings of the life of King Naresuan, Wat Suwan Dararam

English: The wihan of Wat Suwan Dararam, a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Central Thailand, contains mural paintings about the life of King Naresuan of Ayutthaya. Divided into 15 main sections, the paintings were done by Phraya Anusat Chittrakon (Chan Chittrakon) in 2474 Buddhist Era (1931/32 Common Era) under the supervision of and in accordance with the historical writings of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab. Their historical accuracy may be disputed by modern evidence. See also: Category:Mural paintings of the life of King Naresuan, Wat Suwan Dararam
ไทย: พระวิหารวัดสุวรรณดาราราม วัดพุทธในจังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา ภาคกลางของประเทศไทย มีจิตรกรรมฝาผนังเกี่ยวกับพระประวัติของสมเด็จพระนเรศวร พระมหากษัตริย์อยุธยา จิตรกรรมแบ่งออกเป็น ๑๕ ผนัง เป็นฝีมือวาดของพระยาอนุศาสนจิตรกร (จันทร จิตรกร) เมื่อ พ.ศ. ๒๔๗๔ ในความควบคุมและตามพระนิพนธ์ของกรมพระยาดำรงราชานุภาพ ความถูกต้องทางประวัติศาสตร์อาจแตกต่างไปจากหลักฐานที่พบใหม่ในปัจจุบัน ดูเพิ่ม: Category:Mural paintings of the life of King Naresuan, Wat Suwan Dararam

Section 1: Hostage life in Hanthawaddy

English: During his hostage life in Hanthawaddy the capital city of Taungoo, Naresuan the prince of Phitsanulok played with Mingyi Swa the prince of Taungoo before Bayinnaung the king of Taungoo. This event took place in 2108 Buddhist Era (1565/66 Common Era) when Naresuan was 13 years old.

Section 2: Naval battle

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya pursued the junk of Phraya Chin Chantu (พระยาจีนจันตุ; literally "Chantu the Chinese phraya"), a Chinese warlord who acted as a secret agent in Ayutthaya for the Khmer. This event took place in 2116 Buddhist Era (1573/74 Common Era).

Section 3: Cockfight

English: Mingyi Swa the crown prince of Taungoo lost to Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya in a cockfight. This event took place in 2121 Buddhist Era (1578/79 Common Era) when Naresuan was 23 years old.

Section 4: Attack on Shan town

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya attacked a Shan town, Mueang Khang (เมืองคัง). This event took place in in 2121 Buddhist Era (1578/79 Common Era) when Naresuan was 23 years old.

Section 5: Declaration of independence

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya declared independence from Taungoo. This event took place in 2127 Buddhist Era (1584/85 Common Era).

Section 6: Oath of allegiance

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya presided over a rite of drinking of the water of allegiance inside the hall of Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai. This event took place in 2127 Buddhist Era (1584/85 Common Era).

Section 7: Routing the king of Chiang Mai

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya attacked the camp of Nawrahta Minsaw the king of Chiang Mai in Ang Thong. This event took place in 2128 Buddhist Era (1585/86 Common Era).

Section 8: Raiding the camp of the king of Taungoo

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya raided the military camp of Nanda Bayin the king of Taungoo. This event took place in 2128 Buddhist Era (1585/86 Common Era when Naresuan was 31 years old.

Section 9: Personal combat with Taungoo general

English: Naresuan the crown prince of Ayutthaya stabbed Lak Wai Tham Mu (ลักไวทำมู) a military general of Taungoo to death during a personal combat. This event took place in 2129 Buddhist Era (1586/87 Common Era).

Section 10: Dreaming of crocodile

English: Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya dreamt that he conquered a huge crocodile from the west in a fierce fight. His astrologer read the dream as his victory over Mingyi Swa the crown prince of Taungoo who came from the west. This event took place in 2135 Buddhist Era (1592/93 Common Era).

Section 11: Elephant duel

English: Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya engaged in an elephant duel with Mingyi Swa the crown prince of Taungoo. This event took place in 2135 Buddhist Era (1592/93 Common Era).

Section 12: Executing Khmer king

English: Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya made Paramaraja I or Satha I (សត្ថាទី១) the king of the Khmer Empire the subject of a humiliating ritual before having him beheaded. This event took place in 2136 Buddhist Era (1593/94 Common Era).

Section 13: Expedition to Hanthawaddy

English: Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya entered the ruined city of Hanthawaddy, intending to capture Nanda Bayin the king of Taungoo. This event took place in 2142 Buddhist Era (1599/1600 Common Era).

Section 14: Siege of Taungoo

English: Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya laid siege to the city of Taungoo, demanding its ruler Minye Thihathu to send out Nanda Bayin the king of Taungoo. This event took place in 2142 Buddhist Era (1599/1600 Common Era).

Section 15: Departure of the king

English: A funeral procession was held for Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya who died in 2147 Buddhist Era (1604/1605 Common Era) at the age of 49 during his expedition to Inwa.

Minor sections

Shiva to be born as Naresuan

English: Phra Sayam Thewathirat (พระสยามเทวาธิราช) the tutelary god of Siam invited Phra Isuan (พระอิศวร) the chief god to descend to the earth and take birth as Naresuan the king of Ayutthaya.