Thailand's Songkran UNESCO Status Confirmed Despite Cambodia's New Nomination

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Thailand's Minister of Culture debunks concerns that Cambodia's new UNESCO nomination for its New Year festival will affect the status of Thai Songkran, emphasizing that Thailand's tradition is already officially recognized.

•Thailand's Minister of Culture, Sontaya Kunplome, confirmed that Thai Songkran is officially recognized by UNESCO since 2023 (2023).
•Cambodia's proposal to include its traditional Khmer New Year (Mohasangkran chnam thmey) for UNESCO inscription will not impact Thailand's registered Songkran status.
•UNESCO registration does not grant exclusive ownership, allowing similar cultural practices from different countries to be recognized.
•Thailand is actively working to promote other cultural soft powers and is monitoring the situation closely.

Overview

•Thai Songkran is officially registered as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
•Thailand's Songkran was successfully registered by UNESCO in 2023 (2023).
•Minister of Culture Sontaya Kunplome confirmed that Cambodia's UNESCO nomination for its New Year does not affect Thailand's Songkran status.
•UNESCO registration does not grant exclusive ownership, allowing similar cultural traditions from multiple countries to be listed.
•Cambodia has proposed 'Mohasangkran chnam thmey, the traditional Khmer New Year in Cambodia' for UNESCO inscription.
•The Ministry of Culture will continue to promote other Thai soft powers and closely monitor developments.
•"Thai costumes" are scheduled for UNESCO consideration by the end of 2026 (2026).
•The Ministry of Culture is actively protecting Thai cultural assets and national heritage.

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Key Quotes

Sontaya Kunplome

""Thai Songkran tradition" is already registered with UNESCO since '66 with full effect, even if Cambodia prepares to propose registration in 2027, confirming no impact on Thailand."

ประเพณีสงกรานต์ไทย” ขึ้นทะเบียนยูเนสโก(Unesco) แล้ว ตั้งแต่ปี 66 มีผลสมบูรณ์ แม้กัมพูชาเตรียมเสนอขึ้นทะเบียนในปี 2027 ยืนยันไม่กระทบประเทศไทย

Sontaya Kunplome

"Thailand's registration has full effect and is not affected by other countries' proposals, as UNESCO registration does not grant exclusive ownership to a single country."

การขึ้นทะเบียนดังกล่าวของประเทศไทยมีผลสมบูรณ์ และไม่ถูกกระทบจากการเสนอของประเทศอื่นโดยการขึ้นทะเบียนของ UNESCO ไม่ได้เป็นการรับรองความเป็นเจ้าของแต่เพียงประเทศเดียว

Key Entities

Person

Sontaya Kunplome(ซาบีดา ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Minister of Culture of Thailand, who confirmed the UNESCO status of Thai Songkran.

Organization

UNESCO(ยูเนสโก)ℹ️

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which registers cultural heritage.

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

The country that has proposed its traditional New Year for UNESCO inscription.