King Bhumibol and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit visited Ban Pong Market five days after the blaze to help victims. Upon arrival at Ban Pong Market, the king drove the car around the ravaged area several times. Interesting places include Wat Muang, Wat Muang Folk Museum and Wat Yai Nakhon Chum. On the east side of the river and opposite Wat Muang, Wat Yai Nakhon Chum is in another Thai-Mon community. He was a self-made millionaire who expanded his business from Ban Bangtan to Ban Pong Market and ran agricultural businesses, a saw mill and ice factory.

Source: Bangkok Post October 25, 2017 20:03 UTC