Many have alleged some involved in the project may have made inappropriate gains, as the Fine Arts Department allows the sale of those artefacts as items for worship. The Fine Arts Department conceded that the craftsmanship of workers today is inferior to that of the old days, but said it was still acceptable. More importantly, the controversy raises major questions about regulations governing the minimal bid price system for state projects. Before this, the Fine Arts Department had its own craftsmen to take care of restoration work at historical buildings across the country. The Temple of Dawn case is just the latest, and most controversial scandal to rock the Fine Arts Department.

Source: Bangkok Post August 23, 2017 23:53 UTC