Application for cultural recognition of Thai massage sent to Unesco

By The Nation

 

photo credit : Lila Thai Massage

 

Thailand has already submitted its application for "Nuad Thai" traditional massage to be added to Unesco’s World Cultural Heritage list and the result should be out by November this year, said Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat on Tuesday.

 

The minister was confident that Unesco would approve the inclusion of Nuad Thai, as Thailand had high hopes for this proposal and had presented extensive information and details about traditional Thai massage and why it belongs on the list.

 

To support the campaign for inclusion on the list, and to help conserve this intangible heritage, Nuad Thai services at domestic and international shops will need to be standardised, Vira said.

 

Related agencies have discussed and agreed to impose a requirement that all Nuad Thai shops in Thailand and other countries obtain a certificate from the Thai Public Health Ministry’s Department of Health Service Support to operate their business, he added.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30368601

 

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I hope it ends well ????

9 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said:

I hope it ends well ????

You mean happily?

I think these happy ending references are below the belt.

50 minutes ago, Thailand said:

I think these happy ending references are below the belt.

Not always...

My understanding is that 'Thai' traditional massage actually comes from India (from the personal physician of the Buddha, no less).

Thais are not noted for inventing anything (oh - except record numbers of coups!).

Good on them, they are very handy girls.

Yes happy endings should be protected for future generations to enjoy. Also, add Walking Street to the list.

Having been on the receiving end, I can only say the people at Guantanamo Bay could learn a trick or two from Thai masseurs

4 yrs un Thailand.. never and will not go those massage place  

Must be many hansum men there in UNESCO

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Application for cultural recognition of Thai massage

If the skill-less Thai massage is cultural and be recognized by UNESCO, it's the proof that UNESCO's members are loving happy ending.

21 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

I hope it ends well ????

You mean in a happy ending.

2 hours ago, peter14 said:

4 yrs un Thailand.. never and will not go those massage place  

Because? 

2 hours ago, peter14 said:

4 yrs un Thailand.. never and will not go those massage place  

Why not, too brutal for you?