Nakhon phanom: Sabida receives 3,000-year-old artifacts discovered at the Kud Chim archaeological site in Nakhon Phanom province.
According to Thai News Agency, this significant event supports the upgrading of the Na Nong Chok archaeological site into a learning center for archaeology, history, and culture.
Ms. Sabida Thaiseth, Minister of Culture, visited Nakhon Phanom Province to oversee the development of cultural learning and tourism resources at the Kut Chim Subdistrict Administrative Organization. She was joined by Acting Lieutenant Colonel Adisak Noisuwan, Governor of Nakhon Phanom Province; Ms. Petcharat Saithong, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Culture; Dr. Alongkot Maneekas, Member of Parliament for Nakhon Phanom Constituency 3; and Police Lieutenant Colonel Rahatchai Srisungamang, Mayor of Kut Chim Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The visit was marked by a welcoming dance performance by 100 dancers from the Kut Chim Subdistrict Administrative Organization.
Ms. Sabida presided over the ceremonial handover of artifacts dating back 3,000-2,300 years, which were unearthed in 2010 from the Kud Chim archaeological site. The collection includes round-bottomed pottery, earthenware vessels, pottery fragments, clay seals, iron tool fragments, bronze ornaments, and glass beads. Mr. Sihanat Lamulmon presented the artifacts on behalf of the museum.
Certificates of appreciation were awarded to 18 individuals by Ms. Sabida for donating artifacts to the Ban Kud Chim Museum, contributing to the development of archaeological, historical, and cultural learning resources in the province.
Ms. Sabida highlighted Nakhon Phanom Province's potential to develop into a creative cultural tourism city that encompasses history, archaeology, religion, lifestyle, and community identity. This aligns with the government's policy to establish Thailand as a key regional travel destination and to further develop high-value assets. The visit emphasized the integration of cooperation among the government, private sector, and community to transform cultural capital into tangible economic value. The Ministry of Culture prioritizes promoting archaeology as a valuable cultural asset reflecting the nation's historical foundations and serving as an important learning resource for community stability and national development.
This initiative aligns with the Ministry of Culture's policy of building a strong society and enhancing the quality of life through culture. It focuses on preserving, maintaining, and developing cultural heritage to drive the cultural economy, creating sustainable jobs and income. The Ministry of Culture and Nakhon Phanom Province are prepared to collaborate in developing the Na Nong Chok archaeological site, which holds significant historical and local wisdom value. Additionally, the handover of artifacts dating back 3,000-2,300 years from the Kut Chim archaeological site marks a critical step in developing community learning resources for residents, youth, and tourists to study the cultural roots of the area.