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Phuket culture center construction stalled 
Phuket culture center construction stalled
RASSADA, PHUKET:
Development of a new cultural center in Phuket to educate visitors about
Phuket's sea gypsy traditions is on hold until more funding can be
found to complete the project.
Another two million baht is needed
to complete the Urak Lawoi Culture Center, which is being built near
the Laem Tukkae sea gypsy village on Koh Sireh in Phuket.
Two
million baht in government funding from Phuket provincial authorities
has already been pumped into the contemporary museum since plans for the
center were announced in September.
The initial budget will only
cover the construction of building ‘A’, a venue to stage sea gypsy
cultural performances.
Extra funds are needed to develop a
visitor’s center.
Once the budget is secured, construction will
begin.
Chief Provincial Public Works officer Anukul
Saengthongchuy said, “The project began with a budget of two million
baht for the construction of building ‘A’.
“The second building,
building ‘B’, will display sea gypsy cultural items and house restrooms
and other facilities. It will be built after we secure another two
million baht.â
Additional funding will likely come from a number
of sources, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket
Provincial Culture Office and local organizations, he added.
Construction
will start within a month and is expected to take three months to
complete, he said.
The project architech is Able Architects Co
Ltd and a contractor is now being sought.
The center should be
ready to open within six months, he added.             Â
Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/archives/articles/2009/article7870.html
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