December 9-13 "World Heritage Conservation Week"

On December 9-13 of each year is World Heritage Week, set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO to campaign for people around the world to recognize the importance of world heritage, both cultural and natural.

Thailand now has eight World Heritage-listed landmarks, categorized as

🔴 5 World Cultural Heritage Sites

1. The historic city of Sukhothai and the city of Sukhothai, listed as a World Heritage Site in 1991.

2. Historic City of Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, listed as a World Heritage Site in 1991.

3. The Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, Udon Thani, was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1992.

4. The ancient city of Srithep, Phetchabun, was listed as a World Heritage Site on September 19, 2023.

5. Phu Phu Thani Historical Park is listed as a World Heritage Site in 2024.

🟢 3 Natural World Heritage Sites

1. The Great Fields-Huai Shin Wildlife Sanctuary covers three provinces: Utathani, Tak and Kanchanaburi, listed as a World Heritage Site in 1991.

2. The Dong Phra Yai Forest covers six provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Buriram, Mug Pool, Nakhon Nayok and Saraburi, listed as a World Heritage Site in 2005.

3. A group of rapids with natural areas covering three provinces: Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Prachyeunuch, listed as a World Heritage Site on July 26, 2021.

Culture and nature are things that will stay with humans for a long time, so we have to preserve these beautiful cultures and nature.

# National Park Service # World Heritage Conservation Week # UNESCO # Huai Shin Big Field Wildlife Sanctuary # The forest, the forest, the forest, the mountain is big