Wat Nak Prok was established in 1748 during the reign of King Boromakot, 19 years prior to the fall of Ayutthaya. This temple dates back to the late Ayutthaya period and was built by the community, originally named Wat Pok due to its location amidst a garden resembling a forest canopy. Over time, the temple fell into disrepair, but during the reign of King Rama III, a wealthy man known as Phuk Sae Tan (Phra Boriboon Thanakorn) and his Thai wife undertook its renovation. They invited skilled artisans from China to create murals depicting various auspicious Chinese symbols and offerings, reflecting Mahayana artistic style. Additionally, they requested a Sukhothai Buddha statue collected by King Rama I from various provinces to serve as the main Buddha image. This principal Buddha image is enshrined in the temple hall, accompanied by a seven-headed Naga sculpture that spreads a soft canopy above. The Buddha depicted in a triumphant pose is made of bronze, leading the local community to refer to the temple as Wat Nak Prok.