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TAT working on details of extended Songkran celebrations

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will hold meetings next week with the Culture and Interior ministries, the private sector and other relevant agencies to [more…]

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UNESCO certifies Songkran as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage

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UNESCO has issued an official certificate inscribing Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage, following the intergovernmental convention [more…]

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Thai traditional dress proposed for Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

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The Ministry of Culture plans to propose adding Thai traditional dress for the intangible cultural heritage listings of Unesco, according to Kowit Pakamart, director-general of [more…]

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Thailand’s Songkran Listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

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BANGKOK, Dec 6 (TNA) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved the inclusion of Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New [more…]

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UNESCO Adds Thailand’s Si Thep Historical Park to World Heritage List

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BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – UNESCO has announced Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun province has been registered as a new world heritage site. Two [more…]

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Khorat Geopark Certified as UNESCO Global Geopark

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA (NNT) – Thailand’s caretaker prime minister has received documents officially certifying Khorat Geopark in Nakhon Ratchasima as the second UNESCO Global Geopark in [more…]

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5 Thai Cities Recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities in Various Categories

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BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand has garnered international recognition as UNESCO has designated five cities in the country as Creative Cities in various categories including gastronomy, [more…]

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Government Seeks Heritage Status for Traditional Thai Pha Khao Ma

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BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has confirmed plans to register Thailand’s traditional sarong, known as the pha khao ma, as an intangible cultural heritage with [more…]