2023 may not have been a very good year for most of us given the sluggish economy, wars and uncertainties but for Thais at least, there were some glimpses of hope in the areas of art and culture and entertainment.
The Lost World: Si Thep
The celebratory mood could be felt and loud cheers echoed throughout the country especially among culture vultures and historians, when UNESCO World Heritage listed the Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun province as a cultural heritage site on September 19. The site has become the latest and the 7th UNESCO World heritage site in Thailand.
The honour accorded by the UNESCO World Heritage led to an influx of tourists to the ancient site, with the history of the Dvaravati empire estimated to have run from the 6th to 10th centuries revisited in studies and an exhibition at the National Museum. The recognition also reaffirms the importance of Si…
