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In addition to sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination. Nominations for the World Heritage List are only accepted if the site was previously listed on the tentative list. [14] As of 2024, Thailand lists six properties on its tentative list. [3]
Bangkok National Museum was originally established by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) around the collection of antiquities of his father King Mongkut (Rama IV). The National Museum is on the grounds of the former Wang Na, the "Front Palace" which was built for the vice king, a sort of crown prince (Thailand has no law of primogeniture.
The early history of Ayutthaya is connected to this Khmer settlement. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Additionally, Prince Damrong has also attested to the existence of a city named Ayodhya, founded by the Khmers ruling from Lopburi at the point where the three rivers meet. [ 3 ]
Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater has its own fascinating back story. Located on historic Charoenkrung Road – Bangkok’s first paved street – it celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023.
There are currently 6 sites on the tentative list. [64] Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat (2012) Monuments, Sites and Cultural Landscape of Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna (2015) Phra That Phanom, its related historic buildings and associated landscape (2017) Ensemble of Phanom Rung, Muang Tam and Plai Bat Sanctuaries (2019)
As of September 2015, the Department lists 5,678 ancient monuments, 2,087 of which have officially been registered (including 10 historical parks). [2] It operates 43 national museums throughout the country. Other institutions are also involved in the field, including universities, professional organizations, and public and private museums.
The history of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, dates at least to the early 15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya.Due to its strategic location near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, the town gradually increased in importance, and after the fall of Ayutthaya King Taksin established his new capital of Thonburi there, on the river's west bank.
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