WBS Walailak University Joins Strategic Meeting to Develop Tourism Management Plan for “Wat Phra Mahathat” World Heritage Nomination
January 6, 2026 – Faculty representatives from the School of Management, Walailak University, participated in a high-level meeting to develop a Tourism Management Plan. The meeting focused on addressing inquiries from the ICOMOS World Heritage Panel regarding the nomination of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, as a World Heritage Site. The session was held at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office, City Hall.
🏛️ Purpose of the Meeting
The primary objective was to prepare comprehensive data and respond to technical questions raised by the ICOMOS World Heritage Panel. This is a critical step in the evaluation process for the cultural heritage site “Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan” to be officially registered on the World Heritage List.
🤝 Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
The meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Wirut Thinnakorn, Dean of the School of Architecture and Design, Walailak University. Experts from the School of Management contributed their specialized knowledge across various dimensions, including:
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Dr. Atcharawan Phenwansuk – Lecturer in the Tourism and Hotel Management program.
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Wipada Sompong – Lecturer in the Logistics Management program.
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Assistant Professor Tanyamon Petcharat – Lecturer in the Professional Culinary Arts (ProChef) program.
👥 Engagement with Key Stakeholders
In addition to academic experts, the meeting brought together influential local stakeholders to ensure a concrete and sustainable management plan. Key participants included:
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Representatives from various communities within the Old City area.
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The President of the Buddhist Way of Tourism Club, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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The Nakhon Si Thammarat Professional Guide Association.
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The Marketing Manager of the Twin Lotus Hotel.
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The Assistant to the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports.
🎯 Key Strategic Goals
The participants discussed critical management strategies, including visitor volume control, traffic and transportation organization, adding value to local community products, and preserving the outstanding universal value of the cultural site. These efforts aim to demonstrate to the ICOMOS committee the area’s readiness and long-term sustainability in management should it be declared a World Heritage Site.
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