Lampang vows to preserve historic Leonowens House after Phrae trashes heritage
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020
After the demolition of an iconic 131-year-old building in Phrae province caused nationwide uproar, authorities in neighbouring Lampang have vowed to preserve their own precious heritage gem.
The pagoda of the Wat Lam Chang temple in Chiang Mai province remains strong despite the town being hit by a storm, Thailand’s Fine Arts Department said.
The department had been tasked with examining damage to the pagoda after the storm. Further inspection will be carried out, Minister of Culture Ittipol Khunpluem said.
World Bank signs $300m loan for Nepal quake reconstruction
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018
The World Bank on Sunday approved a $300 million loan for Nepal as the impoverished nation struggles to raise money to rebuild almost three years after an earthquake killed thousands and flattened homes.