Chaiya National Museum
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Chaiya is a national museum in the category of history and archaeology. The first building on the front part displays stone and bronze sculptures excavated from the old town of Chaiya: such as statues of Vishnu and the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. The second building exhibits pre-historic evidence and artefacts from the proto-historic periods of Dvaravati, Srivijaya, down to Lop Buri, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya. Besides, many fine arts are on display.