Thailand elected to sit on the World Heritage Committee

 

The 22nd session of the General Assembly of States Parties, UNESCO Paris

 

Thailand is one of nine new members elected to the World Heritage Committee at the 22nd General Assembly of the State Parties to the WHC meeting, being held from November 27th to the 28th at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

 

The other new members are Egypt, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Oman, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

 

At the meeting, Thailand nominated an expert in natural resources and cultures as a candidate for the vacant seat on the WHC, representing the Asia-Pacific region.  From 193 member countries, the Thai representative won with 156 votes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-elected-to-sit-on-the-world-heritage-committee/

 

 

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Soi 6 Sin City is about to be nominated. About time.????