The preservation of Ayutthaya
21 November 2012
Krungsri supports ancient site preservation in Ayutthaya
Khun Sahawat Naenna, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, acquires the fund valued THB 4,060,000 as part of its programme known as “Krungsri Preserves Arts and Ancient Sites in its Home Province” to support the restoration of artworks and ancient sites that were damaged by the 2011 flood. The awardpresented by Khun Janice Van Ekeren, Chief Executive Officer.
Krungsri collaborates with the Fine Arts Department to continually preserve and maintain ancient sites including temples in Ayutthaya, the well-known World Heritage Site, to conserve the Thai identity.
Krungsri’s hometown conservation efforts: World Heritage Town
The Bank plays an outstanding role in national art and cultural conservation. We are confident our efforts are helping pass on Thai arts and culture to future generations via the support of the Krungsri Chronicle TV program, royal Kathin ceremonies, and our latest initiative- the preservation of Ayutthaya, Thailand’s historic town and world heritage site, which faces a huge challenge in the wake of Thailand’s recent devastating floods.
Krungsri Group continues to support its hometown province’s restoration by contributing 3.9 million baht to The Fine Arts Department. The fund will be used for 2 post-flood restoration projects. The first is for the restoration of Wat-Sam-Pluem Pagoda located right at the center of the province. The second project is for the production of419 signages at 122 historical sites to replace the old ones damaged by the flooding.
- Krungsri volunteers join hands to help restore Ayutthaya, its hometown province
On December 21, over 120 volunteers from Krungsri and its subsidiaries joined hands to help clean up Wat Worachet-Thepbumrung, a historic site under a supervision of Ayutthaya Historical Park, to help restore the site after the flood crisis.
Mr.Chaiyanand Busayarat, Director of Ayutthaya Historical Park, expressed his gratitude towards all volunteers for their good spirit. This cleaning activity is just one of the initiatives Krungsri has in plan for Ayutthaya restoration. Krungsri also plans to restore Wat-Sam-Pluem Pagoda and to support the production of new signage for historical sites all over Ayutthaya.
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