Bangkok:Celebrating the recognition of Thai traditional dress as a World Heritage Site, two Thai ministries are collaborating to include royally-approved Thai costumes and Thai fabrics in educational curricula.

According to Thai News Agency, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education are joining forces following UNESCO's decision to register the "Royal Thai Costume" as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. An official announcement is expected between December 1st and 3rd. Ms. Sabida Thaiseth, Minister of Culture, and Mr. Prasert Chantharawongthong, Minister of Education, met to discuss how to integrate knowledge of Thai textiles, handicrafts, history, and cultural diversity into student development and the creative economy.

The meeting proposed five areas of cooperation, including integrating Thai textiles and traditional clothing into curricula, promoting museums as learning resources, and developing centers for Thai textile and handicraft skills training. Additionally, the initiatives aim to build language skills and preserve ethnic culture while addressing the shortage of skilled craftsmen for Thai musical instrument repair.

Ms. Sabida Thaiseth emphasized the importance of transmitting knowledge of Thai craftsmanship to ensure children and youth understand traditional techniques and processes. This initiative seeks to create jobs and income while preserving cultural heritage. Both ministries have agreed to establish a joint working group to foster cooperation and deliver tangible results, focusing on promoting learning through resources like museums and cultural learning centers.