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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.
UNESCO draft calls on Japan to expand Sado mine history displays
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The committee says progress remains inadequate and wants Japan to keep consulting concerned countries over how the mine’s history across all periods is presented.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram: The Temple That Rose Again
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
A field visit to Wat Chaiwatthanaram traces the 12-year, $1.8-million restoration that turned flood damage into a model for conservation-led tourism
Southern Thailand awaits historic UNESCO decision on Wat Phra Mahathat
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat moves closer to a UNESCO decision that could make it Southern Thailand’s first World Heritage site.
TAT fashion show elevates regional Thai fabrics ahead of UNESCO review
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The TAT says Thai Traditional Fabrics and Chud Thai are being promoted internationally through a runway show designed to expand markets and support communities.
Thailand’s cabinet backs Ubon Ratchathani Geopark UNESCO status bid
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
The proposal highlights Sam Phan Bok, Cretaceous fossils and Mekong-side culture as Thailand prepares to submit Ubon Ratchathani Geopark to UNESCO.
Sabeeda: Cambodia UNESCO seat will not affect Thai heritage bids
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised says Cambodia’s UNESCO committee seat will not affect Thailand’s bids to inscribe Chud Thai and Muay Thai as intangible cultural heritage.