Koh Samui’s annual traditional sports event at Nathon Beach was a huge success, featuring coconutthemed competitions and delicious pack meals shared by locals and tourists. This vibrant festival, part of the Samui Boat Pulling tradition, showcased the island’s rich heritage and strong community spirit.
The provincial administrative organization (PAO) of Songkhla, a southern province in Thailand, is working together with local civil society to include the old town of Songkhla in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To achieve this goal, a consultant has been hired to draft a development and management plan that adheres to UNESCO’s guidelines for world heritage sites. This collaborative effort aims to preserve the rich arts, culture, and history that has thrived in Songkhla for over two centuries.
Phu Kradueng National Park is one of three newly designated ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Thailand. Known for its rare plant species, such as bloomrapes (orobanchaceae), and white and red roses, the park also serves as home to many endangered and protected wildlife animals. Some of the notable species found within its boundaries are the serow, Java pangolin, elongated tortoise, and lar gibbon.