Outgoing Thai PM Prayut seeks UNESCO seal of approval for Thailand sarong


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BANGKOK, May 21 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): The Thailand government is planning to register Thailand's traditional sarong, the pha khao ma, as a cultural heritage item with UNESCO to promote Thai culture globally, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

Outgoing Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-O-Cha expects the pha khao ma to be a successful soft-power item to promote Thailand after two performances by Thai dancers wearing traditional attire received immense attention on World Dance Day 2023, Anucha said.

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