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More stories from the aftermath of this year’s floods which have directly affected the world heritage site of Ayutthaya. photo credit: jwvgoethe Ayutthaya picks up the pieces as floodwaters recede Monsters and Critics, 10 November 2011 Ayutthaya, after the floods Bangkok Post, 17 November 2011 Fears for ancient Thai temples as floods recede AFP, [...] With the flood waters receding, volunteers are chipping in to help clean up the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. If you’re in the area and feel like lending a hand, another cleaning day will be held on December 5. Contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand Ayutthaya Office at (035) 246076-7. Volunteers help clean up Ayutthaya. [...] In the wake of the devastating floods that have caused much on central Thailand to shut down, and also inundate the old capital Ayutthaya, some experts suggest revitalising the ancient canals to help run off water in times of flood. photo credit: BernieCB Thailand flooding damages its ancient capital AP, 13 November 2011 [...] Thailand’s ministry of culture is seeking a special US$45 million budget from the government to help repair the damage done to Ayutthaya by the recent floods. Budget sought to repair ancient Ayutthaya sites The Nation, 08 November 2011 [...] Wat Chaiwatthanaram at Ayutthaya, MCNBC 20111012 Ancient capital inundated Oman Observer, 12 October 2011 UNESCO to assess flood-affected Ayutthaya World Heritage site MCOT News, 12 October 2011 Two-thirds of Thailand flooded — including 108 temples MSNBC.com, 12 October 2011 Respect. Flooded Ayutthaya, The Nation 20111011 Fine Arts officials decline evacuation to safeguard Ayutthaya treasures The Nation, 11 October 2011 [...] The week’s rains have continued to overwhelm Ayutthaya as the Chao Phraya floods the world heritage site. Flooded Ayutthaya, The Nation 20111005 Wat Chaiwatthanaram suffers flooding The Nation, 04 October 2011 UNESCO Heritage Site Hit By Flood In Central Thailand Bernama, 04 October 2011 Red alert in Ayutthaya The Nation, 05 October 2011 Floods [...] The wet season is not only affecting Cambodia, but Thailand as well. Flooding has started to damage several Ayutthaya-period ruins. Pom Phet flooded. Bangkok Post 20111003 Historical fort flooded in Ayutthaya Bangkok Post, 03 October 2011 Historic Ayutthaya temple inundated; villagers evacuated MCOT News, 04 October 2011 Floods threaten Lop Buri temple’s murals The [...] Scholars from the Fine Arts Department report the discovery of an ancient Thai scriptural manuscript, published during the Ayutthaya period, in the National Archives in France. Rare manuscript found in France The Nation, 10 September 2011 [...] The Thai government has given its stamp of approval for Ayutthaya to bid for hosting the World Expo for 2020. The World Expo is thought to be one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events, after the Olympics and the World Cup, the most recent one being held in Shanghai. One wonders what the impact [...] |
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