As one of Thailand’s most significant World Heritage sites, Ayutthaya continues to reflect the dynamic interplay of cultural exchange, historical continuity, and riverine landscapes. In the context of ongoing socio-economic and environmental change, the relationship between the historic city and its waterways must be actively reinterpreted to support both heritage authenticity and long-term sustainability.
Under this theme, we continue to expand collaboration with partners, experts, and emerging networks to strengthen collective action in heritage protection and advocacy. Through these shared efforts, both tangible and intangible heritage are sustained, ensuring that interconnected stories, practices, and heritage ecosystems remain active and relevant within evolving cultural contexts.
Objectives
Expanding the Heritage Ecosystem Beyond Material Culture. Strengthening connections between Ayutthaya’s historic city and its surrounding riverine and rural communities by integrating cultural landscapes, local traditions, and ecological networks into a broader heritage ecosystem framework.
Enhancing World Heritage Management Skills. Equipping participants with practical knowledge to interpret and communicate the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of heritage sites, with a focus on the dynamic relationship between heritage and its wider setting.
İş Tanımı
World Heritage: Rivers as Cultural Corridors in World Heritage-scapes
Explores how rivers have shaped cultural landscapes and served as connective routes for trade, belief systems, and civilization, emphasizing their role in World Heritage contexts.
Intangible Heritage Along the River: Traditions, Gastronomy, and Local Knowledge
Focuses on the preservation and transmission of river-related intangible heritage, including local rituals, food practices, oral traditions, and knowledge systems tied to riverine life.
Hydrology and Heritage: Managing Water Systems in Historic Cities
Examines traditional and modern hydrological systems in historic cities, including flood control, water storage, and irrigation, highlighting sustainable management practices.
Integrated Riverine Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Tourism
Addresses balancing conservation with tourism by integrating heritage values into planning, encouraging responsible tourism that benefits local communities and protects river landscapes.
Evolving River Landscapes: Adaptation, Transformation, and Resilience
Analyzes historical changes and contemporary pressures on riverine environments, focusing on how communities and ecosystems adapt to environmental and socio-economic challenges.
The River as a Living Heritage: Community Participation in Conservation and Revitalization
Focuses on exploring the multifaceted process of developing, implementing, and managing tourist-cultural projects. Such projects serve as vital conduits for the promotion and preservation of cultural heritage while catering to the needs and expectations of tourists.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Participants will habe shred room (2 person) in the hotel.
Food will be cover 13 meals from 33 meals as following. Anyway the food is about 100 Baht (3 euro a meal)
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Ayutthaya World Hertiage Site
Local Market
Notlar
What to Bring (Packing List)
Water Activities: Clothes that can get wet and dry quickly for the paddle activity (reading
waterscapes) and river cleaning activity.
Active Wear: Suitable for bicycle sessions and walking surveys of the Historic City of
Ayutthaya.
Temple Appropriate Attire: When visiting Wat Chaiwatthanaram and other heritage sites,
you must wear modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered).
Rain Gear: August is the rainy season in Thailand—bring a lightweight raincoat or umbrella.
Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Connectivity (eSIM Recommended) We highly recommend purchasing an eSIM (e.g., Airalo,
Nomad) before arrival for immediate internet access. This ensures you can use maps and
translation apps easily. Local SIMs are also available at the Airport.
Financial Note
The fee covers accommodation, local
transportation, and 13 meals. For other meals,
you can eat at the canteen, where the price is
approximately 100 Baht (3 Euro).
If you prefer a single room, there is an additional
cost of 5,000 Baht.
