Crematory at Wat Thep Sirinthrawat Ratchaworawihan. (Photo: Thana Boonlert)
Many places are veiled in darkness. Arguably, they were once — or still — a reminder of things that should be left unsaid. You may entertain the thought of them, but should not make them known. Who wants to hear of social evil and death? But these places can offer a deeper understanding of what our city is made of.
Due to its royal roots, Bangkok earned the name Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, which literally means the “great city of angels”. However, the capital has been home to people from all walks of life, including prostitutes, criminals, and the dead. Buried in Yaowarat and Phlapphla Chai, their stories should be excavated and told.
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