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Sa Lang Dap Sri Prat Sri Prat was a great Ayutthaya poet who prospered during the reign of King Narai the Great. However, when he had a misconduct related to royal customs, he was banished to Nakhon Si Thammarat. He later committed adultery and was executed by Chao Phraya Nakhon. Sa Lang Dap Sri Prat is the pond where Chao Phraya Nakhon washed off his sword after the execution. King Narai found out that Sri Prat was executed and was very angry with Chao Phraya Nakhon. So he decided to execute Chao Phraya Nakhon as well- with the same sword! Sa Lang Dap Sri Prat is located in Kanlayaneesithammarat School. From the Thawang intersection on Ratchadamnern Road, go straight towards Wat Phra Mahathat. When you pass the police station, turn left at the fountain. Then you will see the school on the right hand side. Before you come to the intersection with Pratukhao Road, look through the school’s fence and you will see Sa Lang Dap Sri Prat. Located by the pond is a statue of Sri Prat. The pond now is very peaceful, filled with fish and lotus plants. One of his poems is inscribed on stone next to his statue as well. There is a new building there designated with the name “Building of the Poet Sri Prat.” It serves as a memorial to Sri Prat for the people who walk through the area in remembrance of him. Sources: http://www.thai-tour.com/thai-tour/south/nakornsrithammarach/data/place/sri-praj.htm