Fire guts Ayutthaya-period teak templeFire destroys the teak pavilion at Wat Chang Thong in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district of Ayutthaya on Wednesday night. (Photo: Sunthon Pongpao)AYUTTHAYA: Fire gutted a teak pavilion at historical Wat Chang Thong, built in the Ayutthaya period, on Wednesday night. The blaze at the temple in tambon Ko Rian of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district was reported about 9pm, police said. About 20 fire engines were rushed to the scene, where fierce flames were already engulfing the two-storey teakwood prayer pavilion. Thawat Mailueangthong, 65-year-old temple director, said there were 13 monks living there.

Source: Bangkok Post July 09, 2020 03:11 UTC