Nan latest province to get Unesco world heritage push

Nan latest province to get Unesco world heritage push
Wonderful Lanna and tribal art are combined under one roof at Wat Bun Yuen in Nan. ( Photo: Pattarawadee Saengmanee )

According to government official Chai Watcharonke, the government intends to promote social commerce between Nan in the North of Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos’s former money.

He added that the government also wanted to design Nan as a world heritage site under the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) after the cabinet approved the Culture Ministry’s proposal in March of this year.

He said the north country’s well- preserved ancient archaeological discoveries, cultural diversity, and native wisdom had make it a candidate for a world heritage nomination.

Mr. Chai claimed that because of its abundance of natural and cultural sources, the government had deemed this northern province’s potential for tourism development.

He claimed that the government wants to promote Thailand as a tourist destination and that Nan should be the conjoined capital of Luang Prabang, a world heritage site.

Prior to Tuesday’s government meeting, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin instructed the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Secretary-General of the Thai World Heritage Committee, and the Culture Ministry to expedite the election program operation.

In an effort to draw in more top-notch visitors from all over the world, the top even made an effort to convert Nan airports to an international airport.

” If the initiative to design Nan as a Unesco World Heritage Site succeeds, it will help the economies and revenues of not only the visitors but also those in other adjacent provinces,” said Mr. Chai.

Mr. Chai claimed that the government approved the Culture Ministry’s program on March 19 to raise public awareness and conduct an intellectual evaluation of the country’s sites. The plan has a finances of seven million ringgit.