Govt seeks looted antiques

The government is moving to retrieve at least three more objects of antiquity displayed in a US museum after its earlier success in securing the return of ancient relics to Thailand, said Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome.

The government is working to retrieve a bronze sculpture of the Avalokitesvara, left, and two Buddha statues, middle and right, from Denver Art Museum in Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Culture Ministry)

Mr Itthiphol said the committee on the retrieval of objects of antiquity was working to bring back bronze sculptures of the Avalokitesvara, an earthly manifestation of the eternal Buddha Amitabha, and two standing Buddha statues.