It was during the reign of his father, King Phutthaloetla Naphalai (Rama II) in the year 1820 during which there was a war with Burmese army.

When he raised Siamese army to block the Burmese march at the Three Pagodas Pass on the western border (present-day in Kanchanaburi province).

Within a day's march along the processional route and as night dawned closer, whilst soldiers were probably also weary; the royal barges had reached Wat Chom Thong and sat up the camps within the vicinity.

An archway of victory's procession ritual was performed to raise soldier's morale as per customary practice reflecting the ancient belief and teaching on the art of war.

However, the military intelligence was proved to be a false alarm and the prince returned with his combat units to the stronghold of the capital.

[3][4] Britain's ambassador to the royal court of King Nangklao, John Crawfurd once described this temple as "the most beautifully built in Bangkok".

Descriptions of traditional medicine and massage are inscribed on 42 marble plates mounted on the outer wall along the verandah.