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Cambodia won't impede Unesco bids, says ministry
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The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.
Key facts
- Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised on Friday addressed concerns following Cambodia's election to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under Unesco's 2003 Convention for the 2026-2030 term.
- The Culture Ministry has insisted Thailand's bids to have traditional Thai costume and Muay Thai recognised by Unesco as intangible cultural heritage items will not be affected by Cambodia's election to a Unesco heritage committee.
- She pointed out that Thailand has already served on Unesco's executive board since 2025 and will remain a member until 2029.
- Cambodia's Ministry of Information said the country had been elected to the Unesco committee during a meeting in Paris on June 17-18.
Summary
Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised on Friday addressed concerns following Cambodia's election to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under Unesco's 2003 Convention for the 2026-2030 term.
She noted Unesco heritage listings are considered through a multilateral process based on established international procedures and academic evidence. She pointed out that Thailand has already served on Unesco's executive board since 2025 and will remain a member until 2029.