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Govt backs Chiang Mai Unesco bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» The cabinet has greenlighted the proposal to nominate Chiang Mai for inscription on the Unesco World Heritage list as a cultural landscape, which covers eight key historic sites and landmarks in the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom.
Army says ICJ didn't define disputed area
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Royal Thai Army's Second Area Command has issued a detailed clarification, stressing that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has never defined the 4.6-square-kilometre area surrounding Preah Vihear temple and that Thailand continues to adhere to the boundaries shown on the 1:50,000 map, which remains the country's official reference.
National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.
Govt's ambitious land bridge project 'puts residents at risk'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the suspension of the government's ambitious Ranong-Chumphon land bridge project pending broader public hearings.
Thai 'shadow play' to get Unesco push
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Ministry of Culture yesterday announced it will propose nang yai, a traditional Thai shadow play dating back to the 15th century, for Unesco listing early next year.
Young voices converge at Nida for 'Sustainable Development' debate
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Interested members of the public are invited to the second "International Sustainable Development Debate", which will take place at Room 1026, 10th floor of Boonchana-Autthakorn Building at the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida), Serithai Road, on Aug 27 from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Unesco honours princess for textiles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/07/2025
» The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has honoured Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya for her outstanding contributions to the development and preservation of traditional Thai textiles.
Push for Chiang Mai Unesco nomination
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2025
» The government is set to nominate Chiang Mai as a Unesco World Heritage Site by 2026 to commemorate the northern city's 730th anniversary.
Unesco recognition sought for Loy Krathong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand will push to have the Loy Krathong tradition placed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
Thai govt eyes grip on massage in France
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2025
» The Ministry of Labour will work with the Thai Massage Association in France to upskill spa workers, increasing their chances of securing jobs there.