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...
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DSI to investigate Senate election collusion as special case
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will investigate allegations of collusion in the Senate election as a special case, citing potential...
Over 1,000 Thais still operate in border scam centers; arrest warrant issued for another...
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Russ addresses Uyghur resettlement allegations by opposition MP
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that repatriating Uyghurs to China is the most practical and least disruptive option,...
‘Phuket SUP Rally 2025’ at Ban Tha Chatchai Tourism Community April 5-6
Get ready for an unforgettable Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) adventure in Phuket’s stunning mangrove forests!
5-6 April 2025
Ban Tha Chatchai Tourism Community, Phuket
SUP Clinic – Learn...
Thailand showcases sustainable tourism and soft power at ITB Berlin 2025
BERLIN - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) marks its 50th year at ITB Berlin 2025, expanding its presence under the “Amazing Thailand Grand...