Local culture: The Cabinet resolved in February to consider registering the loincloth with Unesco as intangible cultural heritage. — The Nation/ANN
The government is planning to register Thailand’s traditional loincloth, 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.
