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via Bangkok Post, 14 September 2023: Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun province is expected to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site next week, marking Thailand’s first such designation in 31 years.
Sri Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun province is expected to be recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site next week.
Phanombutr Chantharachote, director-general of the Fine Arts Department, said he has received a report from a Thai delegation to the World Heritage Committee’s 45th extended session, which is taking place in Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia.
According to the report, the nomination of Sri Thep Historical Park as a World Heritage site is expected to be considered next Monday evening (local time) or Tuesday morning, Mr Phanombutr said on Wednesday.
Source: Sri Thep awaits Unesco listing
