CHIANG RAI — A popular art temple in Chiang Rai province will start collecting entrance fees from foreign visitors later this year, its owner said.
Beginning in October, foreigners visiting the White Temple will have to pay 50 baht to enter the prayer hall (ubosot) and another 50 baht for the art hall, said Chalermchai Kositpipat, the Silpathorn Award-winning artist who designed and owns the temple.
In the video posted to his official fan page, Chalermchai said he initially wanted to keep the attraction free but fears he can no longer afford its maintenance.
“I have to pay 4.5 million baht to 6 million baht every month!” Chalermchai said.