snoop1130 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 The slight lean in the four mondops, Thai religious architectural features, towards the central tower, or prang, of Bangkok’s famous Wat Arun is not threatening the structure of the main prang, according to Phanombootra Chandrajoti, director-general of the Fine Arts Department. He said today (Thursday) that the three-dimensional scans of the structures, conducted by officials from the Art and Cultural Heritage Information Technology Centre, shows that the mondop, a square or cruciform building with a pointed roof, on the southern side of the principal prang has tilted slightly towards the main tower, but this poses threat to the structure. He explained that the slight lean of the mondop might have occurred, due of the type of soil in Bangkok, either when the building was first constructed or when it underwent repairs. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/wat-arun-is-structurally-safe-despite-slight-tilting-of-mondop/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-22 - 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The slight lean in the four mondops, Thai religious architectural features, towards the central tower, or prang, of Bangkok’s famous Wat Arun is not threatening the structure of the main prang, according to Phanombootra Chandrajoti, director-general of the Fine Arts Department. Until..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 What's the first rule when you hear an official denying something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Wat ya talking about nothing is structurally safe here ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 One has to wonder if this can be turned into a new Tourist attraction as the Agoda OP said was needed. After all they could promote it as the Leaning Temple of Bangkok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Yes, adventurous people could visit Bangkok instead of the 'Titanic'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: He explained that the slight lean of the mondop might have occurred, due of the type of soil in Bangkok, either when the building was first constructed or when it underwent repairs. Nothing to do with the high water table then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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