Chiang Mai moves closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognitionLegacyChiang Mai‘s decade-long dream of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage city is entering its most crucial stage yet. Thailand has formally submitted the northern city’s nomination to UNESCO, and an inspection team is expected to visit before a decision that could come as early as 2027. The nomination, titled “Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna,” was approved by the Cabinet in January 2026 be…
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