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    Visitors to the Ancient City, or "Muang Boran" as it is more commonly referred to, are immediately captivated by the splendid showcase of Thai culture, history and tradition. The 320 acres that comprise the Ancient City and its 112 monuments impeccably reflect a grandeur long past, but never forgotten. Yet surprisingly enough, little is remembered of Lek Viriyahbun, the actual visionary and creator of the Ancient City. Who was the wealthy Chinese Lek of Thonburi, and what was his final lasting testament to the world?

    In 1962, Indian troops arrived in Ladakh, charged with the responsibility of protecting India's borders from possible invasion by neighboring China and Pakistan. Twelve years later, the Indian government opened up the area to tourism, in its attempt to establish it as an official tourist site. As a result of that sudden communion with the outside world, Ladakh now faces a new reality - the peaceful community that blossomed into one of the world's hidden treasures has been gripped by a decisively Western lifestyle and the pursuit of material wealth and stability.

    Although the majority of his artwork defines him as an abstract artist, Decha Varachun revels in experimenting with design and technique, branching him off as a non-figurative artist guided by freedom of expression. He displays both formal and informal inclinations of abstract art, most recently employing such varied techniques as etching, lithography, the woodcut and the silkscreen in his creations. The steady sophistication of Decha Varachun's artistic creations has earned him acceptance as one of Thailand's artistic visionaries of today. He is certain to impress us further with his imagination, expertise, and personal distinction.

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