Arson at Ancient Temple in Myanmar World Heritage Site Prompts Questions Over Security
via The Irrawaddy, 10 June 2020: Attempted arson at Loka-hteik-pan Temple.
Tag: Unesco World Heritage
News reports and information related to Unesco World Heritage in Southeast Asia, including the Tentative List, Memory of the World and nominations to the list.
In Vietnam’s Shiva Linga discovery, more validation of a ‘Farther India’ past
via Indian Express, 04 June 2020: Indian perspective on the recent find of a massive shiva linga at the My ...
Thais return to temples in traditional garb – and masks
via Bangkok Post, 02 June 2020: The tradition of visiting Ayutthaya (especially Wat Chaiwatthanaram) in traditional Thai dress is a ...
Archaeological Survey of India discovers 9th century sandstone Shiva linga in Vietnam
via The Print, 27 May 2020: Discovery of a Shiva Linga in the My Son Sanctuary.
Ayutthaya temples, historical sites reopened
via Bangkok Post, 25 May 2020: Domestic tourists return to Ayutthaya to pay respects at temples. Incidentally, I've been looking ...
Lockdown takes toll on Luang Prabang
via Bangkok Post, 06 May 2020: Luang Prabang is a Unesco World Heritage Site and has not been immune to ...
Cooperating to Save Laos’ Plain of Jars
via The Diplomat, 20 March 2020: Developing a disaster risk management program for the Plain of Jars, a project done ...
Wat Chaiwattanaram restoration enter second phase
Bangkok Post, 13 March 2020: Ayutthaya's Wat Chaiwattanaram is being restored through a grant from the US Ambassadors' Fund for ...
Who Will Save Luang Prabang?
via The Diplomat, 04 March 2020: The World Heritage site in Laos is endangered by mega-projects and Mekong dams.
First Disaster Risk Management workshop convenes to protect Plain of Jars
via Unesco Bangkok, 03 March 2020: Shoutout to my colleagues at SEAMEO SPAFA and Unesco Bangkok for this important work ...
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