The artwork on a wall in Charoen Krung Soi 30, in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district, has been restored after being vandalised by a group of youths who sprayed paint over it on September 27.
A team of artists worked throughout the night last night to repair and restore the murals to as close to their original form as possible.
The murals are part of the “Krung Thep Creative Streets” project, a joint project between the French Embassy in Thailand, several European embassies and international artists.
The initiative features 15 murals across Bangkok, created by 15 artists from various countries. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, his senior officials and the French Ambassador witnessed the restoration work.
Three teens were arrested for allegedly vandalising the murals, two of whom surrendered after arrest warrants were issued.
According to the Cleanliness and Orderliness of the City Act B.E. 2535 (1992), defacing public or private property, including walls, doors or government-owned structures, carries a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine of up to Bt60,000, or both.
The teens told police that they were riding a motorcycle through the area and mistook the mural for a rival group’s work. They then decided to deface it to mark their territory.
The Bangkok governor urged citizens to help monitor and report vandalism via LINE @TraffyFondue or at their local police station.
CCTV cameras are installed throughout the city and offenders will not go unpunished, he said.
