Govt eyes Unesco spot for late King

Govt eyes Unesco spot for late King

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves to well-wishers in Bangkok. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. (File photo)
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves to well-wishers in Bangkok. His Majesty was accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. (File photo)

The government on Tuesday approved an Education Ministry proposal to submit the name of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) for listing among the world's eminent personalities.

The aim is to mark the 100th anniversary in 2027 of the late King's birth, said Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong.

She said the ministry set up a committee to gather information regarding His Majesty's works, royal projects and royally initiated projects related to four major topics -- education, sciences, culture and communications.

The committee also presented all the international awards the late King received for the proposal to submit to Unesco.

His sufficiency economy philosophy that offers guidelines to strengthen resilience in the face of challenges has been globally recognised.

He also had talents that included painting, sculpture, innovation and technology, sports, music, language and literature.

Ms Trinuch said the ministry wants to commemorate his 100th birthday by submitting the proposal next year for consideration at Unesco's Executive Board Session and General Conference in 2025.

The ministry expects a decision will be announced in 2027.

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