Chiang Mai residents fear ancient gate with ruptured wall will topple

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Chiang Mai provincial administration ordered relevant agencies to speed up restoration to prevent the brick wall of the ancient Suan Dok Gate from collapsing after local residents expressed fears about a massive crack in its wall.

Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn has instructed the Muang Chiang Mai Municipality to work with the 7th Fine Arts Office to speed up the restoration of Suan Dok Gate, he said.