Bangkok: Congratulations to Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, for being designated a World Heritage Site. Monks and Buddhists celebrated the recognition of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, a more than 1,500-year-old temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the first temple in Southern Thailand and the first in the entire country to be designated a living World Heritage Site.

According to Thai News Agency, the designation of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan as a World Heritage Site marks a significant cultural achievement. This recognition highlights the temple's historical and spiritual importance. The temple has been a focal point for cultural and religious activities in the region and now gains international recognition through this prestigious UNESCO designation.

The announcement has sparked celebrations among the local community, with monks and Buddhists acknowledging the temple's rich history and its role in the cultural fabric of the area. The temple's designation as a living World Heritage Site underscores its ongoing cultural and religious significance.