Tag: UNESCO
East marks Visakha Bucha Day
Eastern residents commemorated the birth, death and enlightenment of Lord Buddha on Thailand’s holiest of holidays, Visakha Bucha Day.
Religious ceremonies began early and went...
Khon, Thai massage tipped to be held as intangible cultural heritages
BANGKOK,(NNT) – The cabinet approved the proposal to UNESCO for Khon and Thai massage to be held as intangible cultural heritages.
Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat...
Plan to push for Thai traditional massage to be included in...
Thailand will try to push for traditional Thai massage to be included in Unesco’s list of world’s cultural heritage, said Dr Boonruang Trairuangworawat, director-general...
Thai committee on UNESCO holds meeting
BANGKOK – The National Committee on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) held a meeting at the Office of Vocational Education...
Former UNESCO director says Thailand must move quickly to match ASEAN...
On the evening of June 5, Pattaya Mail sat down with the former director of UNSECO’s Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, Sheldon...
Preparation for Bangkok World Book Capital now underway
BANGKOK, 17 April 2013 The preparation for Bangkok World Book Capital 2013, to be held from April 21-23, 2013, is now underway; with...
Pattaya studies strategies to become U.N. ‘city of film’
Pattaya officials continued their push to transform Pattaya into a “city of film,” holding another meeting to plan steps needed to win the...
UNESCO praises Thai government’s tablet policy
BANGKOK, 11 September 2012 - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has praised the Thai government for its one-tablet per...
Rotary International’s “mini United Nations” brings Service above Self to Thailand
Tata Young performs the National Anthem of Thailand at the opening plenary session during the RI Convention, May 6, in Bangkok. Thailand hosted...
Fine Arts Department confirms Ayutthaya under great care
BANGKOK, 5 May 2012 – The Fine Arts Department is preparing to protest the Global Heritage Fund of UNESCO for listing the Ayutthaya...
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Rotary Clubs invite you to celebrate their Aniversaries in Pattaya
The Rotary Clubs of Jomtien-Pattaya (38 Years) and Pattaya Marina (20 Years) cordially invite you to a memorable evening of camaraderie, fine dining, and...
U.S. Navy soldiers visit HHN Foundation to inspire Thai children with military dreams
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the ASEAN Learning Center of the HHN Foundation for Thai Children, a group of over 20 U.S. Navy personnel, on...
Pattaya woman narrowly escapes assault after creepy motorcycle taxi driver offers to show lingerie
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 23-year-old woman, identified only as Ms. Am, nearly became the victim of an inappropriate motorcycle taxi driver in Pattaya at...
Pattaya City hosts site visit by Senate to review welfare programs for vulnerable groups...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Senate's Committee on Social Development, Youth, Women, Elderly, Disabled, and Disadvantaged Persons, led by Chairwoman Waraphat Paipanrat, visited Chonburi to...
Ferries packed at Sriracha Pier – Tourists head to Koh Si Chang after local...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Sriracha-Koh Si Chang-Koh Loy ferry pier in Chonburi, just a 20 minute-drive from Pattaya city, saw a large influx of...