Thailand outlines position on Cambodia’s Preah Vihear claims
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Thailand maintains that military operations targeted threats rather than cultural heritage and calls for impartial scrutiny of evidence from all sides.
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
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.
Marine world heritage or the Land Bridge: which would make Thailand richer?
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thailand is pressing ahead with its 1-trillion-baht Chumphon-Ranong Land Bridge, but recent study findings and community concerns are fuelling fresh debate over value, livelihoods and environmental cost.
Kaeng Krachan wildfire burns 1,700 rai as officials hunt forest invaders
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
A wildfire in the Kaeng Krachan world heritage forest has destroyed more than 1,700 rai, with officials alleging illegal clearing and vowing the toughest legal action.
Sustainable tourism discussed in international conference of Greater Mekong Subregion
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Sustainable tourism is not only trendy, it is taking deeper roots in local communities like Trang An World Heritage Site, where tourism, preservation and local community livelihood are.