Restoration of ancient sites planned
Two abandoned ancient sites in Bangkok, believed to date back to the late Ayutthaya Kingdom, are slated for restoration by the Fine Arts Department.
Archaeology Office director Tharapong Srisuchat said yesterday that one of the sites is an ubosot at Wat Suan Sawan in Bang Phlat district, which is under threat of encroachment.
The district office has set aside a budget of Bt5 million for restoration.
The other site is an abandoned ubosot at Wat Phumrin Ratchapaksi near the Phra Pinklao Bridge. It has been used as a carpark and also suffered damage in last year’s floods.
The department would use its budget for repairs to flood-hit temples to turn the site into a youth centre.
