The Art Department sends representatives to inspect antiques in America, preparing to return them to Thailand in May.

Culture Minister reveals that Thailand is sending a representative to travel to America. Come check out Golden Boy. Prepare to return to Thailand Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture, revealed that following the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), United States, requesting the return of two bronze sculpture antiques, there is evidence that they were illegally taken out of Thailand. Known as the Golden Boy (Golden Boy) and female sculptures. Therefore, the Fine Arts Department was assigned to coordinate the details of the process for receiving the said 2 antiques. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) has now informed Thailand to send experts to examine the artefacts that will be returned. Ms. Nittaya Kanokmongkol, Director of the National Museum, Fine Arts Department, has been assigned to travel to join the inspection on April 25, 2024 in New York, United States. In this case, details and deadlines for the inspection will be discussed. Return There will also be a signing of a memorandum of unde rstanding between the Fine Arts Department. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) for academic museum cooperation. with Mr. Phanombut Chandrachote, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, and Mr. Max Hollen, Director and Executive Chairman of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. is a signatory of the memorandum of understanding and Miss Somjai Taphaopong, Consul General in New York, United States, was a witness. Mr. Sermsak also revealed that Returning antiques this time The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) will cover return costs. and is expected to arrive in Thailand around May This is good news for Thai people throughout the country who will receive valuable antiques back to Thailand. Details of the progress will be announced in the next period. Source: Thai News Agency