Tag: UNESCO
TAT working on details of extended Songkran celebrations
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…]
UNESCO certifies Songkran as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage
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…]
Thai traditional dress proposed for Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
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…]
Thailand’s Songkran Listed as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
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…]
UNESCO Adds Thailand’s Si Thep Historical Park to World Heritage List
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…]
Khorat Geopark Certified as UNESCO Global Geopark
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…]
5 Thai Cities Recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities in Various Categories
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…]
Government Seeks Heritage Status for Traditional Thai Pha Khao Ma
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…]