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Thai Cabinet Backs Wat Arun's Bid for UNESCO World Heritage Status
TUESDAY, APRIL 08, 2025
Iconic 'Temple of Dawn' structure nominated to preliminary list, hailed as unique example of Rattanakosin-era Thai architecture; formal submission due this month
Thailand to propose Wat Arun’s stupa as  world heritage site
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025
Thailand plans to nominate Wat Arun’s stupa as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting its unique Rattanakosin-era architecture and Buddhist significance
Cambodia’s Songkran festival vying for UNESCO recognition
THURSDAY, MARCH 06, 2025
As Siem Reap’s Angkor Songkran Festival is officially declared a major annual event, Cambodia is actively working to inscribe traditional Khmer New Year celebrations on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Govt expected to seek World Heritage status for historic temple
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025
Cabinet to consider proposal next week on nominating Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan
Visitors step back in time at Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
Ayutthaya is celebrating its 34th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a grand festival to showcase the wonders of Thailand’s old capital.
Ancient Songkhla fort lit up to attract tourism, UNESCO listing
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
Fine Arts Department illuminates an ancient fort to highlight its significance in history and plans to light up other historical sites in Songkhla to enhance its cultural appeal
Phu Phra Bat Thailand's newest Cultural World Heritage Site
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024
Historical park recognised as Thailand's 8th World Heritage site and 5th Cultural World Heritage site; it is also the 2nd World Heritage site in Udon Thani province
Four ancient town areas in Songkhla proposed as World Heritage Sites
THURSDAY, MARCH 07, 2024
The government committee in charge of pushing for the inscription of Thailand’s world heritage sites is to submit four ancient town areas in the southern province of Songkhla to UNESCO for consideration.
Loy Krathong, Muay Thai to be proposed for UNESCO heritage list
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
The Loy Krathong festival, along with Muay Thai and Thai national costumes, are nearly ready to be proposed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to be included in the list of world’s intangible cultural heritage.
Thailand to seek World Heritage status for Si Thep, Phu Phra Bat, and Andaman Sea areas
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023
Thailand will propose the ancient city of Si Thep, Phu Phra Bat, and the Andaman Sea as World Heritage sites to boost the local economy, tourism, and to preserve these historical sites