Visit "Phra Borommathat Chaiya" of the Srivijaya Kingdom

#Where to travel this summer? Phra Borommathat Chaiya, which enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha, is highly revered by Buddhists and is the only Buddhist site in Thailand that still perfectly preserves the uniqueness of Srivijaya art. Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya is therefore an important temple for the people of Chaiya and Surat Thani since ancient times. The Phra Borommathat Chaiya pagoda is a Srivijaya architecture and is the only one that is still in the best condition. It is assumed that it was built around the 13th-14th Buddhist century, when the Srivijaya period was at its peak. Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratchaworawihan, or its full name, Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Ratchaworawihan, is located in Wiang Subdistrict, Chaiya District. It is a first-class royal temple, a type of royal temple. From the ancient artifacts and remains that are still visible, it is known that this temple has existed for many eras, namely, it was built and then abandoned, then revived in the same area. In addition, there is the Chaiya National Skills Museum open to tourists to visit. Inside, there are many ancient artifacts and Buddha images from the Srivijaya Kingdom. Mahayana Buddha statues for visitors to view and learn about, including the value of art and beauty of the prosperous Srivijaya Kingdom. #wattosann