Thailand hosts first UNESCO Creative Cities forum in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Thailand has hosted its first forum under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), bringing together representatives from 13 creative cities in Thailand and overseas to promote sustainable urban development through culture, creativity and tourism. The Thailand Creative Cities Network (TCCN) Forum 2026 was launched at Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) by the Bangkok […] The post…
Thailand has successfully hosted its inaugural UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) forum in Bangkok, uniting 13 Thai and international creative cities to promote sustainable urban development through culture, creativity, and tourism. The Thailand Creative Cities Network (TCCN) Forum 2026, launched at the Bangkok Railway Station, was organized by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, DASTA, and five partner organizations.
The forum, themed "Creative Cities Connect: Connecting People • Culture • Creativity • Sustainability," aimed to foster cooperation among creative cities, highlight best practices, and encourage knowledge-sharing on sustainable urban development. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Director-General of DASTA, emphasized the event's role in bringing together creative city representatives from Thailand and abroad to exchange ideas on leveraging cultural assets and creativity to bolster local economies, enhance quality of life, and support sustainable tourism.
The forum welcomed representatives from 13 UNESCO Creative Cities, including Phuket, Phetchaburi, Songkhla, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Nan, Bangkok, Chiang Rai, and Suphan Buri. International participants hailed from Berlin, Germany, Cebu, Philippines, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Echizen, Japan, among others. The event featured exhibitions showcasing each city's unique cultural identity, further underscoring the spirit of collaboration and creativity.
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