webfact Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Drought unveils old temple ruins in Ubolratana reservoir By The Nation The ruins of a two-century-old temple have been revealed after the water in Ubolratana Dam in Non Sang district, Nong Bua Lamphu, dropped to its lowest level in 50 years. Visitors have travelled from afar to get a glimpse of the ruins and its art, before the monsoon rains arrive to lift the dam level and submerge the temple once more. The chapel of the temple remains intact despite being underwater for decades. The temple was the centre of a community of 500 households, which was evacuated and submerged when the dam was built from 1964-66. Locals are now performing religious rites in the temple for the first time in more than 50 years, including placing bricks in a square shape as per Isaan tradition. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389326 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-06-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 This makes interesting reading compared to the usual TVF moans and groans! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: Locals are now performing religious rites in the temple for the first time in more than 50 years, including placing bricks in a square shape as per Isaan tradition. As per any Thai architectural design.. everything is in the shape of a box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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