BANGKOK, June 4 - Government spokesman revealed that the Prime Minister welcomed UNESCO to register 5 provinces in Thailand. "Phetchaburi-Sukhothai-Bangkok-Phuket-Chiang Mai" is a creative city in food, local handicrafts and design.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, welcomed 5 provinces in Thailand, namely Phuket, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Sukhothai and Phetchaburi, to be registered as creative cities for food and local handicrafts. And designs from the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) reflect the government's work in driving the creative economy for sustainable urban development.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said: UNESCO Creative Cities Network Creative Cities (https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities) was established in 2004 as part of a project to build on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List. Scientific and Cultural Organization: UNESCO) or UNESCO, which is a collaboration of government, private sector and educational institutions. Through local to international policies linking more than 300 cities around the world, focusing on the development of creative industries and sustainable economic and social development. Member cities are required to review the progress and prepare a report on the project's performance every four years, divided into seven sectors, namely Crafts & Folk Arts. Folk Art), Design, Film, Food (Gastronomy), Literature, Media Arts and Music (Music), which are currently registered in 5 provinces of Thailand by UNESCO. It is a creative city in the following areas:
Phuket Registered as a Creative Culinary City in 2015, Phuket has a traditional culinary culture and a cultural exchange that is passed down between generations. Over $3.6 billion in local economic value from food can be generated each year.
Chiang Mai Province It was registered as a creative city for handicrafts and folk arts in 2017. Over the past several years, Chiang Mai continues to continue and support the craft industry. Which is a culture that has been transmitted for a long time, including pottery, silverware, wood carving, silk embroidery and lacquerware At present, Chiang Mai is the main source of employment for the handicraft industry of 159 entrepreneurs.
Bangkok It was registered as a creative design city in 2019. Bangkok has a diverse population. There is a mix of traditional and new aesthetics. Evolving the design of the city Through craftsmen, entrepreneurs and creative manufacturing communities exist throughout the city.
Sukhothai Province In 2019, Sukhothai was registered as a creative city for handicrafts and folk arts. Sukhothai has a long heritage of traditional arts and handicrafts. and is a center for the production of artisans with over 1,300 people working in the community such as weaving, gold and silver jewelry, ceramics and chinaware. The craftsmanship reflects ancient wisdom. and upgrading the economy of Sukhothai
Phetchaburi Province It was registered as a creative food city in 2021 by Phetchaburi with its rich biodiversity and ecosystem, known for its high quality ingredients. There are traditional recipes of the community. and the integration of tradition into modern economic development. Local food has been adapted to be more widespread at the national and global level.
“The Prime Minister is pleased with the results of the registration. which reflects the potential identity of each region in Thailand And this is considered another success from cooperation from the community level. to the public sector and the private sector who are involved in the preservation, continuation, and development of wisdom and local culture Be a good role model for other provinces or cities. The government has a way to drive the creative economy. Empowering communities in the country ready to support the social sector to be strong Creativity and development of works as a business continue to create economic value for the area,” Mr. Anucha said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency