via the Nation, 25 September 2022: Heavy rains cause part of the ancient city wall of Chiang Mai to collapse.
Chiang Mai residents were greeted by shocking scenes on Sunday as a section of their historic city wall collapsed in an overnight storm. After standing for more than 750 years, the wall near Chang Phuak gate was reduced to rubble by heavy rain.
Chiang Mai officials rushed to close off the site to tourists and locals and examine the damage. The Fine Arts Department has deployed staff to aid with renovation work.
The regional Fine Arts Office said about 10 metres of the wall had toppled due to heavy rain.
Source: Chiang Mai in shock after 750-year-old city wall crumbles in rainstorm
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