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.
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.
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.
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.