CHIANG MAI, 12th September 2018 (NNT) - The Chiang Mai World Heritage Working Group has completed its paperwork and is ready to propose to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to make Chiang Mai a World Heritage city.
The Culture Minister, Vira Rojpojchanarat, said on Wednesday (Sept 12) that Chiang Mai City, with its ancient history, culture and natural environment, should be conserved and developed sustainably with all sides' participation to become a World Heritage site.
Thai and international experts and academics will be invited to exchange their knowledge and experiences of international heritage in relation to historic cities to explore ways to ensure sustainable development to support Chiang Mai in its bid to attain World Heritage status.
Since 2015, Chiang Mai City has been among Thailand's six sites on a tentative list for consideration for World Heritage status. According to the process, the sites must be on that list for at least one year before they can be nominated for full status.
Thailand’s five world heritage sites are currently: the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Udon Thani; the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex; the Historic City of Ayutthaya; the Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns; and the Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.
National News Bureau Of Thailand | Chiang Mai bids to become World Heritage site