Thailand News | UNESCO recognizes Songkran

"Explore the recent declaration by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognizing Thailand's Songkran Festival as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The official announcement, made during UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee meeting in Botswana, was marked by a series of celebratory events at Bangkok City Hall. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the inauguration, expressing gratitude for the global recognition of Songkran as a time-honored tradition symbolizing gratitude and unity among the Thai people. Discover the cultural significance of Songkran, Thailand's traditional New Year celebration, and the government's commitment to sharing its knowledge and practices for fostering international understanding."
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[@kejobver1919]

I'm a foreigner I have known about Thailand's Songkran for many years and have visited often. I have never heard of Songkran in other countries. Congratulations to Thailand.

[@ThplusOnline]

Thank you so much for your comments 🙏😊❤️🌷

[@คนใต้ใจเต็ม-ม7จ]

thanks you🙏🇹🇭🙏⚘️

[@pussycat9205]

@kejobver1919 oh my brother, how come u have never heard of Songkran in other countries...it a water festival and it came with many names from each country and Thailand is not the only country to celebrate. Just Google Water Festival there and see for yourself what country show up first.

[@linehand21]

I remember playing Songkran in Thailand 25years ago and I can honestly say that it was the best time of my life.

[@ThplusOnline]

For neighbours country.
I think you mis understand.
You don't understand the word "Songkran in Thailand" is in Thailand only. If your country or other country have your water festival you should tell your leader to register it to Unesco. By using your own word like "Thingyan or Pee mai Lao or some other name depend on your country" .
"Songkran in Thailand" or "สงกรานต์ในไทย" have in Thailand only.
Tell your leader to do it not comments like this it's non profit anymore and can not improve your country.

[@kittiyalegalpromma2689]

So proud ❤.

[@anginkurika7827]

Hey Burma, don't claim. Songkran traditions in Thailand for a long time

[@kittiyalegalpromma2689]

Asian water fastival link to many countries.

[@laorhino9702]

Needed to add history and traditions of Songkhran to your viewers.

[@X-FAN-b6o]

Why did not learn history about of Thigyan.That festival is Myanmar festival.I dont never see like that stupid decision. I always pround about of UNESCO but not now.😢

[@KhomAsian]

In Khmer New Year, first day is called Moha Songkran 😅

[@wichpasgangate854]

Songkran is Thai
Chole Chnam Thmey is Khmer

[@Taakpo]

Thai Thingyan Water Splashing When we say Thingyan, our country's traditional Myanmar Thingyan, in addition to water splashing, there is a floating cake and swaying dance. I just wanted to say that it was obvious until I saw the palm tree attached

[@Taakpo]

In addition, the Thais want to import the authentic Burmese turban as their national property

[@ThplusOnline]

Your country never have Songkran. If you have your water festival then tell your leader of country to register it to Unesco by using your own name. Please don't comment like this.

[@ผู้เฒ่าสิบแผ่นดิน]

เดี๋ยวๆ ใครบอก เอาข่าวมาจากไหนว่าไทยต้องการผ้าโพกหัวพม่า ในไทยยังไม่เคยมีใครต้องการเลยสักคน แม้แต่หนังไทยโบราณ ก็เผยแพร่ให้เห็นอยู่ว่ากองทัพพม่าใช้ผ้าโพกหัว กองทัพสยามไม่มี เอาข่าวมาจากไหนมั่วมาก

[@Taakpo]

Thailand is claiming that the water sports festival is their property.

[@ThplusOnline]

Your comment look like kids comments. If you have your water festival then leading your leader to register it to Unesco with your own name Thingyan or other name. Your country never have "Songkran".

[@หลานย่าโม..ว้ายๆ-ม5ฒ]

อย่ามาประเทศไทยนะเดี๋ยวโดนเตะปาก

[@ผู้เฒ่าสิบแผ่นดิน]

พม่าก็ของพม่า ลาวก็ของลาว ส่วนของไทย ไทยเขาเผยแพร่วัฒนธรรมไปทั่วโลก
ลาว พม่า เขมร หรือประเทศอะไรก็ตามไม่เคยเผยแพร่วัฒนธรรม พอของไทยดัง จะมาเคลมว่าของประเทศตัวเอง?

[@thaiboq]

Songkran Thailand

[@kittiyalegalpromma2689]

Happy cho thnam thmay.
Khmer.
Songkran in thai is in Thailand.

[@soukamphaiphongsavat3863]

This festival is not from Thailand or anything country in South Asia. It’s a part of Buddhism culture, so the basic of this festival even don’t have the right to said like i am owning this festival. 😂😂😂😂😂 UNESCO need to understand more about this not just consider for the lady boy thailand. Or land of smile if you give me money. And one of the best copyland

[@ThplusOnline]

I think you mis understand. You don't understand the word "Songkran in Thailand" is in Thailand only. If your country or other country have your water festival you should tell your leader to register it to Unesco. By using your own word like "Thingyan or some other name" ."Songkran in Thailand" have in Thailand only.
Tell your leader to do it not comments like this it's non profit anymore and can not improve your country.

[@ผู้เฒ่าสิบแผ่นดิน]

พม่าก็ของพม่า ลาวก็ของลาว ส่วนของไทย ไทยเขาเผยแพร่วัฒนธรรมไปทั่วโลก
ลาว พม่า เขมร หรือประเทศอะไรก็ตามไม่เคยเผยแพร่วัฒนธรรม พอของไทยดัง จะมาเคลมว่าของประเทศตัวเอง?

[@2LoveIn]

😍I love Songkran!!🪣💦💦
🥰This wonderful festival is an enchanting and truly Thai experience,
especially the water fights!🧊🌊🪣💦