House 6 June-Prime Minister joins in congratulating Korat Geopark Certified as a UNESCO World Geopark, the second inviting Thai people to be proud. Be a good host, ready to welcome tourists. Emphasize together to maintain fertility.
Reporters reported that Before the Cabinet meeting, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment along with the executive team met with General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense To publicize the topic "Korat Geopark has been certified as a UNESCO Global Geoparks" by the UNESCO Executive Committee, Headquarters in Paris, France. The results of the review were certified and published on the official UNESCO website on May 17, 2023 for the Korat Geopark. It is the second world geopark. The first UNESCO Global Geopark is Satun Geopark, Satun Province.
On this occasion, Mr. Libing Wang, Director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok presented the UNESCO Global Geopark certificate to the Prime Minister. While the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Presented a congratulatory document to Assistant Professor Prathuang Jintaskul, Director of Korat Geopark. On the occasion that Korat Geopark has been certified by UNESCO witnessed by the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister thanks all stakeholders. who have cooperated in pushing and implementing the Korat Geopark to be certified as a UNESCO World Geopark This will make Thailand known to tourists around the world. Both in terms of natural resources that are still fertile and a valuable source of geological learning. Help attract tourists from all over the world and bring more income to the country. and thank you on behalf of Thailand and on behalf of the Thai government That all parties contributed to support the creation of a second geopark (Geopark) from the existing one in Satun Province This is a great thing that has been recognized internationally. request that it be utilized for the development of tourism-intensive areas Encourage further development activities in other related areas. build a travel network Connect development to the community for the greatest benefit to the people.
The Prime Minister invites Thai people to join in the joy and pride of being a good host. create an impression to welcome tourists Asking for the cooperation of all Thai people to take care of the area to maintain fertility. To be a source of learning and a place of recreation for people of all genders and ages, and will also benefit the economy. new job creation make money in the community through geo-tourism in another way as well
for Korat Geopark There are areas covering 5 districts, including Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District. Chaloem Phra Kiat District Kham Thale So District, Sung Noen District and Sikhio District The total area is approximately 3,167 square kilometers. The condition of the area indicates the evidence of the uplift of the northeastern land until it becomes a long and unique sandstone mountain range of San Ito. It is a beautiful landscape. The largest 10 genera of elephant fossils have been found in the world. There is a wide variety of ancient elephant fossils. Including the discovery of fossils of many new species of animals such as crocodiles, rhinoceros, dinosaurs, turtles and apes, and more than 1,000 dinosaur fossils have been found. 000 pieces, more than 300 teeth. It is also the first preservation of the early Pleistocene petrified wood in Southeast Asia. And there are ancient sites, cultures, community ways of life. and a large number of biodiversity At present, Nakhon Ratchasima is a UNESCO Triple Heritage City, which has 3 UNESCO-certified areas: (1) Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve. UNESCO certified in 1976 (2) World Heritage Site Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Group UNESCO certified the year 2005 and (3) the area of the World Geopark. UNESCO certified the year 2023. Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency