Hotel in Thailand Apologises for Using Angkor Art to Decorate Hotel

• 6 October 2020
• Local News
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The owner of Le Palais Hotel in Koh Phangan has issued an apology following criticism for using ancient Khmer temple art as the designs for the hotel and restaurant.

“We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused you and would like to clarify the vision from our founder’s heart and intention,” read the letter from Le Palais Hotel on 04 October.

“We launched the hotel humbly only for the admiration, appreciation, and passion for the magnificent art. The construction, decoration here were handmade & heart-made by Thai and Cambodian teamwork. Nonetheless, the greatness will always remain to the great Angkor Wat and will never be compared,” the letter continued.

The letter was issued following criticism from the Cambodian people and calls for immediate action on the case.

Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts spokesman, Long Bonna Sirivath told the Phnom Penh Post on 05 October that the hotel uses three ancient Khmer styles including Bayon, Banteay Srei and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

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