The ancient city of Si Thep recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The rich history and unique architecture of the ancient city of Si Thep have received international recognition. At a recent meeting in Riyadh, this historic Thai city was added to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. In doing so, Si Thep follows in the footsteps of other famous Thai locations and underlines the cultural wealth of the country.
Thailand wants the Andaman coast on Unesco World Heritage List
The Thai cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal to nominate a coastal area on the Andaman Sea, which is already a recognized nature reserve, for inclusion in the provisional list of Unesco World Heritage Sites. The proposed site runs through Ranong, Phangnga and Phuket, and also includes six national parks and one mangrove swamp.
Thailand wants Tom Yum Kung soup on Unesco heritage list
The Thai Ministry of Culture has nominated the famous Tom yum kung, the spicy shrimp soup, as a cultural heritage and wants it to be included in the UNESCO list. The cabinet gave permission for this yesterday.
The iconic Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat should be on the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to a working group that has initiated the procedure for this.
Cambodia welcomes a new entry on the UNESCO World Heritage List of 'Sambor Prei Kuk', or 'the temple in the richness of the forest', an archaeological site of the ancient Ishanapura empire.
