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UNESCO’s Memory of the World (MOW) Regional Register inscribes 20 new items in recognition of human innovation and imagination in Asia-Pacific

The Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Committee (MOWCAP) celebrates Asia-Pacific achievements in geneology, literature, and science, among other categories

Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Committee (MOWCAP) Regional Register 2024
Preserving documentary heritage of the Mekong region

Thailand's National Collection of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts of Phra That Phanom Chronicle was inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register in 2023.

National Collection of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts of Phra That Phanom Chronicle
Small language models (SLMs): A cheaper, greener route into AI

When properly trained and optimized with relevant datasets, SLMs become powerful tools from which higher education institutions can derive significant benefits.

Education technology and AI
Designing a future-fit world for women and girls in Asia-Pacific

We stand at a historic crossroads demanding a bending of age-old traditions towards a future where women and girls can fully engage in the digital space.

Asian woman and tech concept
TVET infuses a much-needed dose of relevance into education

Addressing existing gaps in TVET and skills development is crucial for better alignment with evolving industries and future job creation.

vocational students learning how to repair a car
Photographic reminiscences

The Royal Photographic Glass Plate Negatives and Original Prints Collection provides fascinating insights into historically significant personalities, places and events.

Glass plate negative of Phra Thinang Aisawan Thiphya-art, Bang Pa-in Palace
UNESCO announces winners of 2023 Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation

12 projects from China, India, and Nepal have been acknowledged by the Awards jury in this year’s cycle.

banner_2023_heritage awards winners
UNESCO-backed initiative launches webinar series on sustainable tourism in ASEAN waterside cities

Webinars to address achieving sustainable tourism with intangible cultural heritage in the region’s Creative City Network

promotional visual for Achieving Sustainable Tourism with Intangible Cultural Heritage and Creative City Network in Waterway Cities of ASEAN

About UNESCO Bangkok

The UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok (in short, UNESCO Bangkok) implements the six areas of UNESCO programmes—education, natural sciences, ocean sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and communication and information—in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. National activities are implemented by National Offices in Phnom Penh and Ha Noi and an Antenna Office in Yangon.