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Update “Chang Puak Gate, Chiang Mai” fall, ordered the temporary closure of the area

This morning (25 September 2022) after the incidentWhite Elephant Gate The ancient city gate on the north side of the areaChiang Mai old town Chang Phueak Subdistrict, Mueang District, ProvinceChiang Mai The fall damaged almost 10 meters in length, broken bricks scattered throughout the area. The information plaque describing the history story also collapsed.

Recently, municipal authorities have blocked off the area and collected rubble to prevent harm to residents and passing tourists.

After the accident, Mr. Asani Buranupakorn, Mayor of Chiang Mai City, together with Mr. Therdsak Yenjura, Director of the Ancient Site Conservation Group Chiang Mai Fine Arts Office 7 inspected the scene and said that the inspection found that the city wall in the door had ‘to damage quite. Caused by heavy rain causing water to seep into the soil until it weakens and collapses. After this, the area will be closed for inspection and restoration.