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| Bangkok's Erawan Shrine bomb damage repaired | Bangkok's Erawan Shrine bomb damage repaired |
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| Artists in Bangkok have repaired damage to the statue at the Erawan Shrine caused by last month's deadly bomb attack. | Artists in Bangkok have repaired damage to the statue at the Erawan Shrine caused by last month's deadly bomb attack. |
| The shrine's centrepiece is a four-faced golden statue of the Hindu god Brahma. It was damaged in at least 12 places, most obviously the chin of one of the faces. | The shrine's centrepiece is a four-faced golden statue of the Hindu god Brahma. It was damaged in at least 12 places, most obviously the chin of one of the faces. |
| The shrine is also considered sacred by Thai Buddhists, and attracts many foreign visitors. The unveiling of the repaired shrine on Friday was attended by worshippers and Thai soldiers. | |
| The repairs were carried out by the culture ministry's fine arts department. | The repairs were carried out by the culture ministry's fine arts department. |
| At the opening ceremony, Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said the statue would help "create confidence and raise the morale of Thai people and tourists". | At the opening ceremony, Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said the statue would help "create confidence and raise the morale of Thai people and tourists". |
| People have continued to visit the shrine since it reopened shortly after the bomb blast on 17 August. | People have continued to visit the shrine since it reopened shortly after the bomb blast on 17 August. |
| Two people have been detained in connection with the blast, both foreign, and a number of arrest warrants have been issued. But no individual or group has yet claim responsibility for it. | Two people have been detained in connection with the blast, both foreign, and a number of arrest warrants have been issued. But no individual or group has yet claim responsibility for it. |