World heritage status for temple in sight

World heritage status for temple in sight

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand's ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco's advisory body recommended its inscription.

Wat Borommathat Nears UNESCO World Heritage Vote

A temple that has shaped southern Thai Buddhism for centuries is now close to a global decision. Wat Borommathat, formally Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat, is moving toward a major cultural milestone as Thailand pushes for UNESCO World Heritage status. The temple is one of southern Thailand’s most important spiritual landmarks, and […] The post Wat Borommathat Nears UNESCO World Heritage Vote first appeared on Chiang Rai T…