Joseph Lim 
"A much reported case is tt of #CentralGroup - a concessionaire tt redeveloped a major site at #SiamSquare. Within half a year, the #ScalaCinema, the largest standalone theatre left in SE Asia, was demolished.. the Chula executive supervising property management responded tt the #Scala Cinema lacked sufficient merit as #heritage.. lawmakers & government institutions hv a duty . to protect our heritage. The way to do it is clear: revise the outdated #heritagelaw" #Thailand
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2797814/sam-yan-shows-need-to-save-history
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2797814/sam-yan-shows-need-to-save-history
Sam Yan shows need to save history
What distinguishes Thailand from many other countries is our rich diversity in culture and history. Yet slowly but surely, the distinctive heritage of our local communities is disappearing. Often property developers destroy historic buildings in pursuit of profit. But why do their rights always seem to come first? Why do we have to beg to protect our cultural assets?
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