Wat Phra Mahathat being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status

After a rich history stretching back more than a thousand years, Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is currently on the verge of becoming southern Thailand’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 48th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee is scheduled for July 19 to 29 in the South Korean city of Busan.

Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is among 30 new international sites being evaluated for their “Outstanding Universal Value”. The committee will announce its final decisions between July 24 and 26.