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PM backs tourism industry
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is backing the idea of turning Lamphun into a city of museums and lifting efforts to make Nan a Unesco world heritage site as part of efforts to boost the kingdom's tourism industry.
Nan latest province to get Unesco world heritage push
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/06/2024
» The government aims to promote cultural tourism between Nan in the North of Thailand and Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos, government spokesman Chai Watcharonke said.
Historical park to receive Unesco push
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» The Ministry of Culture aims to nominate Phra Nakhon Khiri National Historical Park, aka Khao Wang, in Phetchaburi as a Unesco World Heritage Site, according to Culture Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol.
'Historic' Nan to get Unesco push
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/03/2024
» The cabinet recently approved the Culture Ministry's plan to nominate Nan as a Unesco Cultural World Heritage Site, consisting of two subprojects that helped raise public awareness, Culture Minister Sermsak Pongpanich said on Monday.
Tourism drive hits highest gear
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government has set itself an ambitious goal to make 2025 "the biggest year for tourism" to date as it plans to host a raft of engaging cultural events, concerts, festivals as well as an international motor racing series throughout the year.
PM sets ambitious goals for tourism
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/03/2024
» The government aims to attract more than 8.5 million travellers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, expected to bring in an estimated 664 billion baht this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Muay Thai included in European Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2023
» Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, has gained wider recognition internationally with the Europeon Olympic Committee's decision to include it as a competitive sport at the European Games in Poland from June 21-July 2, acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.
Recognition sought for iconic tom yum kung soup
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/03/2021
» The Culture Ministry is to seek having the iconic tom yum kung spicy prawn soup listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as part of Thailand's intangible cultural heritage.
Ayutthaya vendors file eviction case
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/03/2017
» Almost 50 vendors operating near Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit in Ayutthaya filed a lawsuit yesterday against their provincial governor and other officials after they were forced to leave the market site.
Thai Andaman coast as World Heritage
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/12/2014
» The National Reform Council (NRC) on Monday voted to seriously push Thailand's Andaman coast to become a World Heritage site for conservation and tourism.