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Phra Borommathat Chaiya
This ancient pagoda housing Lord Buddha relics are located in Amphoe Chaiya, 54 kms north of the provincial capital, and dates back to the Srivijaya period over 1,200 years ago. In the compound, there is the Chaiya National Museum consisting of two buildings. One exhibits stone and bronze sculptures discovered in the ancient city of Chaiya and the other exhibits artifacts of prehistoric down to historic periods from Dvaravati, Sri Vijaya, Lopburi, Sukhothai to Ayutthaya. Art objects and several other crafts are also displayed here.
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram
Wat Suan Mokkhaphalaram temple is some 50 kms north of the provincial capital. Suan Mok’s founder, Bhikkhu Buddhadhasa, is highly respected in Thailand, and internationally, and his ‘back-to-basics’ approach attracts Buddhist monks and lay meditators from many countries. A favorite sight for casual visitors is the ‘Spiritual Theater’, which Buddhadhasa describes as a pictorial interpretation of Dharma. The building features an eclectic mixture of Thai, Egyptian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Tibetan, European-style mural and sculptures.
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