Ratchaburi temple prayer hall collapse, damage worth 8 million baht

A two-storey prayer corridor at Wat Amornyatsamakom in Ratchaburi province unexpectedly collapsed, inflicting intensive harm valued at roughly 8 million baht. Happily, no accidents had been reported within the incident, which occurred yesterday, March 12, at 5.20pm.

District chief Suwitchat Nawamphet visited the temple, positioned in Mueang district’s Thana subdistrict, following stories of the collapse.

He met with Phra Khru Amorn Wisutthaporn, the district chief monk and abbot of Wat Amornyatsamakom, together with different monks and residents.

They had been within the strategy of clearing the particles from the roof tiles and salvaging objects from the prayer corridor, together with quite a few alms bowls and kitchen gear.

Phra Khru Amorn Wisutthaporn revealed that the prayer corridor, used for every day meals and prayer periods, confirmed indicators of structural weak point two days prior.

The roof began to sag, prompting plans to rent a contractor for demolition. Nevertheless, the collapse occurred earlier than the scheduled work at present, March 13.

In-built 1970, the 55 12 months outdated construction suffered termite harm, contributing to its deterioration. As a precaution, the monks have been suggested to keep away from the world, opting to stroll alongside the corridor as an alternative, reported KhaoSod.

Fast dismantling of the construction is underway to stop additional harm from potential rainfall. Plans for reconstruction stay tentative, with the preliminary deal with guaranteeing security and clearing the affected space.

In related information, a household of three was pressured to flee their house in Rayong after their roof collapsed resulting from extreme termite harm.

Rescuers from the Sawang Phonkusol Rayong Basis responded to the incident on March 4 at a residence in Soi Koh Kloy 5, Mueang district. Happily, the house owner, her husband, and their youngster had been outdoors on the time and remained unhurt.

The collapse occurred within the centre of the home, forsaking a broken iron construction and scattered roof tiles.

The house owner, Chutimaporn, recounted that she was within the hallway together with her youngster whereas her husband was within the bed room when the roof gave approach.

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