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Thailand pushes UNESCO bid for Thai costume heritage status
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
PM Anutin and UNESCO discussed Thai costume heritage status, sustainable tourism and Thailand’s bid to host a global education summit
Thailand's mega project 'Land Bridge' comes at environmental cost
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
As Thailand pushes forward with its Land Bridge mega-project, critics question whether economic growth will come at the expense of nature and coastal communities.
UNESCO, Thai EEF sign new regional MoU on equitable education
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
The new Bangkok memorandum aims to strengthen equitable education cooperation across ASEAN and partner countries under a two-year framework.
Thai dress takes centre stage as UNESCO chief visits Bangkok
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed UNESCO Director-General Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz as Thailand pushes Thai traditional dress, new heritage nominations and AI governance cooperation.
Mine-Akiyoshidai designated Japan’s 11th UNESCO Global Geopark
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
The Yamaguchi Prefecture site is recognised for its karst plateau, vast limestone cave and historic copper mine linked to Todaiji temple.
Marriott Debuts in Laos via The Luxury Collection Expansion
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Marriott signs landmark deal with KS Hotels to bring The Luxury Collection to Laos and Cambodia, transforming two UNESCO heritage icons into world-class resorts.
Golestan Palace damaged by shockwaves after Tehran strike, Iranian media and UNESCO say
TUESDAY, MARCH 03, 2026
Iranian media and UNESCO say Tehran’s Golestan Palace, a World Heritage site, was damaged by debris and shockwaves after a strike on nearby Arag Square inside the site’s buffer zone, prompting Iran to prepare a formal report to UNESCO and renewed calls to protect cultural heritage during conflict.
Phetchaburi’s palm sugar: the sweet heart of the “City of Three Flavours”
MONDAY, MARCH 02, 2026
Phetchaburi is Thailand’s largest palm sugar production area, and the toddy palm is recognised as a symbol of the province.
Explore Thailand’s 9 UNESCO Creative Cities Routes For A Unique Cultural Journey
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
TAT promotes Thai tourism through the 9 UNESCO Creative Cities of Thailand (and 1 aspiring city) to showcase cultural values and local wisdom.
Thailand tells UNESCO Cambodia used Preah Vihear temple as military base
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Thailand’s foreign minister said Bangkok would not trade accusations with Phnom Penh, but would set out the facts and push for talks, as UNESCO weighs a damage assessment at the World Heritage site.