via Bangkok Post, 12 June 2024: Thailand’s government aims to nominate Nan province for Unesco World Heritage status, focusing on its archaeological discoveries, ethnic diversity, and local wisdom. Plans include promoting cultural tourism with Luang Prabang, upgrading Nan airport, and boosting regional tourism and local economies.
The government aims to promote cultural tourism between Nan in the North of Thailand and Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos, government spokesman Chai Watcharonke said.
He said on Tuesday the government also wanted to nominate Nan as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) world heritage site after the cabinet approved the Culture Ministry’s plan in March this year.
He said the northern province’s well-preserved prehistoric archaeological discoveries, ethnic diversity, and local wisdom would make it a candidate for a world heritage nomination.
Source: Bangkok Post – Nan latest province to get Unesco world heritage push
