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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.
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.
‘Kebaya’ wins Unesco listing after 5-nation bid
Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2024
» Kebaya, a traditional dress for women in the South, has been declared an intangible cultural heritage item by Unesco, after being proposed by five countries including Thailand.
Economy falters despite holiday boost
Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2024
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) expects 140-200 billion baht to circulate in the country during this year's Songkran festival, 11.8 billion baht of which will be spent by 10 million overseas visitors.
B105m budget for World Water Festival in April
Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved funding of about 105 million baht to organise the Maha Songkran World Water Festival in Bangkok and five provinces in April.
Unusual disciplines at Cambodia event
Sports, Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2023
» Phnom Penh: Southeast Asian athletes will vie for dominance in more than 30 sports at the 32nd SEA Games, which officially open on Friday and end on May 17, in everything from athletics and football to jet ski and obstacle race.
Plush cruises eyed to boost tourism cash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2023
» Authorities are looking at cruise ships to support the recovery of the tourism sector, which will also be boosted by a new plan to cooperate with Netflix in launching a creative travel guide to attractive locations featured in movies, a government spokesman said yesterday.
Govt to go big on Songkran
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2023
» The Department of Cultural Promotion has joined hands with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and key tourist provinces to promote the traditional way of celebrating the Songkran festival.
First 'cultural map' of the country now online
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2023
» The first online cultural map of Thailand is now available with more than 2,000 cultural sites across the country, ready to be upgraded for metaverse technologies.