Wat Arun’s Central Prang Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Confirms Culture Minister
Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It’s known for its…
Ayutthaya Rail Project: UNESCO Issues Heritage Guidance
World Heritage Panel Guides Thailand on Ayutthaya Rail Project Thailand is pressing forward with major infrastructure upgrades, but not without international oversight—especially when it comes to its treasured cultural heritage.…
UNESCO Declares Phu Phrabat Thailand’s 8th World Heritage Site
Phu Phrabat Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status: Grand Celebration on February 28 The Thai government is inviting citizens to join in celebrating UNESCO’s official recognition of Phu Phrabat as Thailand’s…
Machu Picchu to dramatically increase tourist numbers in 2024
Peru has unveiled plans to dramatically increase the number of people allowed to visit Machu Picchu every day. Right now, the number of tourists granted access to the iconic tourist…
Thailand to celebrate as Songkran included in UNESCO’s list of the world’s intangible cultural heritage
The Cultural Promotion Department on Thursday confirmed that Thailand’s traditional new year, known as the Songkran Festival, which has been on UNESCO’s shortlist since January, will be officially named a…