Authorities push for Thai loincloth to become intangible world heritage symbol
Published date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:11:57 +0700
Thai authorities are pushing for the country's traditional loincloth to become an intangible UNESCO cultural heritage asset.
The Thai government has nominated the iconic checkered cloth, known locally as Pha Kao Ma, to be included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as it is 'deeply connected with Thai culture'.