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TAT taps UNESCO network and over 55 community destinations for 2027 tourism push
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
Thailand plans tourism branding pilots in five provinces, subject to review and funding, to turn local culture into experiences that benefit communities.
Chud Thai on Cusp of UNESCO Recognition as Princess Sirivannavari Champions Living Heritage on World Stage
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Thailand awaits a UNESCO decision as a CNN Global Perspectives panel hails Queen Sirikit's legacy and Princess Sirivannavari's work for Thai craft
Culture Ministry preserves historic glass negatives for future generations
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
Thailand is preserving and digitising historic glass plate negatives and original prints that document the country’s history, society, culture and international relations.
Miss Universe Cambodia responds over Thai historical photo use
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 attributes the use of a historic Thai image to insufficient source checks and denies any intent to cause misunderstanding.
Kumamoto earthquake halts historic Yatsushiro festival parade
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2026
Earthquake-affected residents cannot prepare and organisers face concerns over spectator safety, while an event marking 10 years since the UNESCO inscription has been cancelled.
Songkhla Edges Closer to World Heritage Status as Key Bid Approved
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2026
Thailand’s cultural sub-committee greenlights preliminary UNESCO assessment for historic Songkhla Lake settlements and conservation updates for Si Thep
Chud Thai heads for UNESCO consideration this year
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026
Eleven Thai national-dress styles face UNESCO review later this year as Thailand promotes traditional textiles through contemporary fashion.
Thailand's 15 UNESCO Treasures | The Disclosed EP. 18
SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026
Recent global recognition of Thailand’s cultural treasures celebrates the nation's newest landmark on the international stage. This week on TheDisclosed, we examine Thailand's latest UNESCO listing and what lies ahead for future nominees.
UNESCO Names Nakhon Si Thammarat’s Wat Phra Mahathat a World Heritage Site
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
After 14 years on the tentative list, Wat Phra Mahathat becomes Southern Thailand's first UNESCO World Heritage site following a unanimous vote in Busan
Chiang Mai’s Lanna heritage bid enters crucial UNESCO stage 
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Thailand is preparing Chiang Mai’s ancient gates, bastions and major temples for an ICOMOS inspection in August as the former Lanna capital seeks UNESCO World Heritage status.