snoop1130 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 The 14-million baht lighting system, which was installed at and around the main stupa of Phra Mahathat Woramahavihan Temple, in Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, has not been repaired and has now been abandoned. The system was installed at the stupa, the Phra Borommathat Chedi, in 2014, with money allocated from the Department of Civil Works and Town and Country Planning, supposedly to support an ambitious plan to have the stupa nominated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The lighting worked well to start with but, after a few years, some components needed repair or replacement. Eventually, it fell into total disrepair and was abandoned, although the normal lighting at the temple remains functional. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/฿14m-temple-lighting-system-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-abandoned/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The lighting worked well to start with but, after a few years, some components needed repair or replacement. Lasted a few years ? Still, couple more than most Thai products 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DGS1244 Posted November 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2022 Servicing and regular maintenance does not exist in Thailand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Hmmmm...such a so-called well meaning project only to find a way for abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Now a replacement and better lighting system can be procured. Another 14M Baht plus inflation. Ka-ching for those in the project! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The lighting worked well to start with but, after a few years, some components needed repair or replacement. Eventually, it fell into total disrepair and was abandoned, although the normal lighting at the temple remains functional. Sounds about normal.. 14 million up the swanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 We should save energy anyway now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 3 hours ago, DGS1244 said: Servicing and regular maintenance does not exist in Thailand. Budget for purchase (including kickback) is provided.. Budgets for ongoing costs always forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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