The beautiful 'White Temple' (Wat Rong Khun) was damaged by the earthquake on may 6, 2014. The walls of the main building are cracked and the paintings came off the wall. If the structure is intact Chalermchai Kositpipat will repair and repaint the walls. The artist started his project in 1996, and it took him the better part of two years to paint the inside of Wat Rong Khun. Some parts of the complex will have to be demolished, and for now the 'White Temple' is closed to visitors. Here is an article from the Bangkok post giving the more details.
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