Lek Viriyaphant

Lek Viriyaphant

Lek (Praphai) Viriyaphant (1914 - November 17, 2000, _th. ประไพ วิริยะพันธุ์, sometimes referred to as Khun Lek) was an eccentric Thai millionaire and patron of culture responsible for the construction of Ancient City, Erawan Museum and Sanctuary of Truth.

ee also

*Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat / Sala Keoku / Buddha Park
*Chalermchai Kositpipat / Wat Rong Khun
*Visionary environments

References

*http://www.ancientcity.com/?q=/en/creator-biography
*http://www.seansite.net/thailand/bangkok/elephantine-museum-in-samut-prakarn


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