Ratchaburi Temple, 99 Years Old, Flooded by Flash Flood, Concerns of Cracking Walls
A 99-year-old temple in Ratchaburi, Thailand, Wat Yai Ang Thong, has been flooded by a flash flood. Concerns are rising over potential cracks in the walls of the main sanctuary, which houses valuable Buddha images and murals, making cultural heritage protection an urgent priority.
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