The Emerald Buddha stayed in the temple for over 200 years, but in 1779, Vientiane was seized by the Siamese General Chao Phraya Chakri (who founded the current Chakri Dynasty of Thailand), the figurine was taken to Thonburi and the temple destroyed.
Buddha de Smarald a rămas în templu timp de peste 200 de ani, dar în 1779, Vientiane a fost cucerit de generalul siamez Chao Phraya Chakri (care a fondat actuala dinastie Chakri a Thailandei), iar statuia a fost dusa la Thonburi și templul distrus.