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Wat Phra Mahathat nears UNESCO World Heritage decision
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Thailand is preparing for a key decision on one of its most important cultural landmarks, with Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat placed on the agenda for UNESCO World Heritage consideration in July.
Key facts
- The update was announced after Culture Minister Sabida Thaised chaired the first meeting of the Cultural World Heritage Subcommittee for 2026, where members were briefed on the progress of Thailand’s nomination of the southern temple.
- The nomination will be considered at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Busan, South Korea, from July 19 to 29, 2026
- According to the ministry, ICOMOS is scheduled to conduct an on-site assessment in Chiang Mai from August 3 to 8, 2026, before the nomination is submitted for World Heritage Committee consideration in 2027
- The document will be submitted to the National Committee on the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Heritage and then to the Cabinet before being forwarded to the World Heritage Centre by September 15, 2026.
Summary
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The update was announced after Culture Minister Sabida Thaised chaired the first meeting of the Cultural World Heritage Subcommittee for 2026, where members were briefed on the progress of Thailand’s nomination of the southern temple.