Sukhothai park ‘not affected by floods’

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Famous painting at Nan’s Wat Phumin is also safe.

PUBLISHED: 23 Aug 2024 at 18: 46

Many areas in Nan province have been badly hit by floods, which the mayor of Nan municipality says have been the worst in 100 years. (Photo: Nan Provincial Public Relations Office)
The governor of Nan city claims that the floods in Nan state have been the worst in 100 times. ( Photo: Nan Provincial Public Relations Office )

The Fine Arts Department has announced plans to protect Sukhothai Historical Park from flooding, and it has also confirmed that Nan’s famous fresco painting is healthy.

The agency’s Chiang Mai office has closely monitored the inundation situation at historic sites, especially in Nan province, in the north.

Many places in Nan have been inundated, particularly Muang region, where several shrines and critical historical sites are located.

Wat Phumin, Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan, Wat Hua Khuang, Wat Ming Muang, Nan City Weekend Night Market, Khum Chao Ratchabut and Wat Ku Kham were among the websites affected by rainwater, according to a resource in the office.

But, officials claimed that the storm had not caused Chang Kham Worawihan’s and Wat Phumin’s Pu Man Ya Person mural painting and Wat Phra’s Buddha relics to be damaged.

Therdsak Yenjura, chairman of the Archaeological Conservation Office at the district’s Chiang Mai business, claims that water levels at these historic locations have remained steady.

Nevertheless, he expressed concern that the storm might lead to land sinking, which may affect the buildings of the shrines.

Surapon Thiansoot, the governor of Nan city, said the recent flooding was the worst in 100 times, with the water levels of the Nan River reaching 8.72 feet, higher than the 8.42-metre levels seen in 2006.

The Royal Irrigation Department made a warning on Friday that Sukhothai would shortly be impacted by flooding from the overflowing Yom River in Phrae on its Facebook site.

Muang city of Phrae has been greatly inundated, leading to the closing of many important locations, including authorities stations, the municipal hall, government offices and schools.

In an effort to stop rainwater from entering the Sukhothai’s Muang area, the department announced that it would divert rainwater from the Yom River to Talay Luang Lake before it enters the Ban Hat Saphan Chan clear.

Through the use of rocks and sandbags, Mr. Therdsak claimed that Sukhothai Historical Park may become protected in accordance with disaster protection standards.