Mock-ups of Thai traditional houses in the Mahakan Fort area show the architecture of the community and the dwellings which have been spared from demolition. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)City Hall decided Thursday that 18 out of 30 houses will be spared from demolition at the Mahakan Fort community after final negotiations with residents. The 18 houses will be the centrepieces of the museum. Of the 18 houses, two are wooden houses built before the reign of King Rama V, 13 are wooden houses built between the reigns of King Rama V and King Rama VII and three are built in a more modern style with concrete and wood, between the reigns of King Rama VIII and King Rama IX. It was the first time he has shown such openness to a call by the community, academics and conservationists that the city keep not only the wooden houses but also the community.

Source: Bangkok Post July 06, 2017 22:07 UTC