The centuries-old temple monastery has been shortlisted for Unesco heritage status since 2013. “Today, we launched our campaign to push for official registration of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan as a world-heritage site,” Nakhon Si Thammarat Deputy Governor Pakpoom Intarasuwan said at the temple on Sunday. The temple’s magnificent white stupa formed the backdrop for a dance of worship performed by students from Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts. Pakpoon noted that Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is a landmark of the province, well known in Thailand and internationally. “We will submit a full report requesting world-heritage status for the temple in September.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 30, 2019 09:07 UTC