MAE HONG SON — A fire has completely destroyed one of the province’s most important art and cultural museums.
Ten fire trucks from Yuam Tai municipality raced to Mae Sariang district museum and fought a desperate but losing battle to bring the blaze under the control.
No one was injured in the blaze which raced out of control as most of the structure was made of golden teak. Strong winds fanned the flames. The museum and its three main buildings were completely destroyed in the fire.