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In the letter, Sumet said the design of the hotel was against Thai tradition and he called on the minister to take action against the owner.

"I have been in the forefront, for some years now, in trying to stop people using temple architecture for commercial establishments including hotels. Soon we will see the Royal Chapel as a sauna or massage parlour if we do not stop this trend," the letter said.

A photograph in The Nation yesterday showed the hotel designed in the style of a temple. The owner claimed the design was intended to attract customers.