Fire devastates storage facility of well-liked wax museum.
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A blazing inferno left the Thai Life-like History Museum's warehouse in shambles in the early hours of Wednesday in Nakhon Chaisri district. Preliminary reports suggest a whopping 10 million baht's worth of damage.
This popular tourist spot showcases realistic wax and fiberglass sculptures of notable figures, such as esteemed Buddhist monks, esteemed Thai monarchs, and glimpses into the daily lives of Thai people.
The unfortunate incident was reported at approximately 6:30 am. Over a dozen fire trucks and their crews hurried to the scene, managing to tame the fire only after a grueling two-hour battle. The building was a total loss, measuring 10m x 25m and boasting three stories high.
The ground floor held fiberglass, thinner, oil, and other materials vital for creating the museum's captivating images. The upper levels were stocked with wax and fiberglass sculptures. On the day of the fire, workers fortunately noticed smoke billowing from the building and managed to ensure the safe evacuation of around 10 revered monk sculptures. Remarkably, the museum itself escaped unscathed.
As of now, authorities are probing the origin of the fire, though no clear conclusions have been drawn. The focus is now on assessing salvageable materials and safeguarding the unaffected displays, even though specific restoration plans for the warehouse or the lost sculptures have not been outlined.
The museum's continuing operation relies heavily on its undamaged main galleries, which continue to exhibit historical figures and cultural symbolism. Monitor the local government or muemum's official announcements for any updates on fundraising, reconstruction, or timelines.
- The estimated damage to the Buddhist-themed Thai Life-like History Museum in Nakhon Chaisri district, following a warehouse fire, has been reported at a massive 10 million baht.
- In a tragic turn of events, the fire at the Thai Life-like History Museum in Nakhon Pathom, renowned for its fiberglass and wax sculptures of Buddhist monks, Thai monarchs, and common people, has destroyed the museum's ground floor storage, which housed essential materials like fiberglass and oil.
- Despite the loss of its warehouse, the general-news-worthy fire at the Thai Life-like History Museum in Nakhon Pathom has left the museum's main galleries undamaged, ensuring that the museum can continue to provide an educational and cultural experience for tourists.
