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Cause remains unknown for chedi spire collapse at Chiang Mai temple
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The spire of a chedi at a temple in Chiang Mai ’s Doi Lo district collapsed today, November 3. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
Key facts
- The spire of a chedi at a temple in Chiang Mai ’s Doi Lo district collapsed today, November 3
- The chedi, known locally as a phra that, stands at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Santisuk subdistrict
- Officials from the Office of the Chief Monk of Region 7 visited the site to investigate
- The temple was officially established in 1989 after local residents worked to create a place for Buddhist worship and community gatherings
Summary
The chedi, known locally as a phra that, stands at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Santisuk subdistrict. The collapse occurred at about 9.45am, and CCTV footage from a nearby area captured the incident.
A video shared by the Santisuk Subdistrict Municipality Office’s official Facebook page showed the top of the chedi falling as people exercising nearby reacted in shock. Bricks and mortar fell around the base.