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Architects Association Petitions to Halt Demolition of Historic Chiang Mai University Buildings
The Association of Siamese Architects has formally requested that the Treasury Department cancel plans to auction off and demolish the Ang Kaew and Fai Hin dormitories at Chiang Mai University.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 4, 2026, the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) has submitted a formal petition to the Chiang Mai Treasury Department. The association is calling for the immediate cancellation of a planned auction intended to facilitate the demolition of two historic residential structures located on the Chiang Mai University campus: the Ang Kaew dormitory and the Fai Hin flat.
For residents and visitors, these buildings are often viewed as significant examples of mid-century academic architecture in Northern Thailand. The association’s intervention highlights a growing tension between modern development needs and the preservation of local architectural heritage. If the demolition proceeds, it would mark the loss of structures that have long defined the aesthetic character of the university area.
At this stage, the Treasury Department has not issued a formal response to the petition, and it remains to be confirmed whether the auction process will be suspended or if the university will proceed with its original plans for the site. Those interested in the cultural landscape of Chiang Mai should monitor local updates to see if these landmarks will be granted protected status or if they will be cleared to make way for new infrastructure.