Information
Chaiya National Museum located within the compound of Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratchaworawihan temple, categorized as a historical, arts and archeology museum. Objective of the museum during early establishment, is to collect artifacts founded in the Chiya district archeological site, by Master Phra Khru Sophon Jetikaram (IAM), former primate Chaiya. The museum consist of two buildings;
The first building divided its exhibition into 2 sections, which are
Section 1 puts on exhibition stone and bronze sculptures discovered in the ancient city of Chaiya, for example, sculptures of the God Vishnu and Bohdisattva Avalokitesvara.
Section 2 is the rotational exhibition for important occasions, such as Thai Heritage Conservation Day, Thai museum day.
The second building divided its exhibition into 2 sections, which are
Section 1 is a chorological exhibitions, which display artifacts from pre-historic, down to historic periods, from Dvaravati, to Rattanakosin era.
Section 2 is Art objects and several other crafts related to Buddhism and Brahmanism are also displayed here. Including bowl, tableware, ornament, appliance that discovered from Wat Kaeo, Wat Long, and Laem Pho (archaeological sites)
Section 3 display ancient arts of Bhuddha image, Silver and gold that people give to bhudha image, and also a Grand shadow puppet play.
Section 4 exhibits folk art objects and local fine arts, such as wood carving,. Woven fabric of the Phum Riang community
Section 5 displays the eight necessities of a Buddhist monk, consists of Cho Por Lor 's porcelain set, pearl set, Thom pad set, brass set, which belonged to Phra Chayapiwat Suphat Sangpamok, who renovated Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya temple and Ven Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Som Shanno) the abbot of Wat Suthat Thepwararam temple who is Phumriang people.
Management
Organization Museum
Important / Interesting artifacts
Body Part of Srivijaya's Bohdisattva Avalokitesvara sculpture, dating to 14th B.E founded at Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya temple
Map
Address And Contact Number
Telephone : 077-431 066
Website : http://www.virtualmuseum.finearts.go.th/chaiya
Operating hours
Wednesday – Sunday from 09.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Admission fee
Children/Students Free
Adults 10 Baht
Foreigner 30 Baht
Getting There
1. By car from Bangkok, Take Highway no.35 (Rama II rd. or Thonburi-Pak Tho Rd.) pass Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkram, Pak Tho district, Petchburi, Prachuab Kirikhan, Chumphon, then take Highway no.41 through Lang Suan, Chaiya districts to Songkhla province, total distance around 685 km.
2. By bus, take the Bangkok- Surat Thani, Bangkok – Samui island, and Bangkok- Pa Ngan island linies, service every day from Thai Southern Transportation Station, Estimate duration is 10 -12 hrs.
3. By Train, there are ordinary, rapid, express and special express train from Hua lum phong railway station to Udon thani then take a bus to Surat Thani province. Estimate duration is 9 -11 hrs.
4. By Airplane, there are Bangkok- Surat Thani flights service everyday.
Proper for General Public
Proper for Children
Credit Card
Disability Information
For group visits, a letter of request must be made in advance.
FACILITY
Available