Strategies Employed by the Locals in in the Process of Nominating Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple to be Inscribed on the World Heritage List

The nomination of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple for UNESCO World Heritage List inscription was marked by dynamic interactions and strategic negotiations between the formal (government) sector and informal (community) groups. Despite the government's dominant role due to its power and resources, community strategies aimed at engaging with the nomination committee highlighted a tension between top-down governance and grassroots participation. The study, employing qualitative methods including interviews and document analysis with 43 participants, revealed that while the government led the process, communities actively negotiated their involvement, though ultimate control remained with governmental authorities.

Arporn, V. (2021). Strategies Employed by the Locals in in the Process of Nominating Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple to be Inscribed on the World Heritage List. Asian Journal of Arts and Culture, 21(1), 70–82. https://doi.org/10.48048/ajac.2021.248959