Unearthing Collocations of Keywords in News Coverage on the Ancient Town of Si Thep, Thailand’s Seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Corpus-based Study

A corpus-based analysis of English-language news coverage on Si Thep, Thailand's seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals distinct collocational patterns for key terms related to the site. The study identified 172 lexical collocations, with 'local,' 'cultural,' 'ancient,' 'UNESCO,' and 'Dvaravati' being the most frequently associated keywords. These patterns reflect nine recurring topics in media reports, including overtourism and environmental threats like oil drilling. The research offers insights for language instruction and methodological guidelines for UNESCO sites, leveraging authentic discourse to enhance teaching materials.

Narkprom, N. (2026). Unearthing Collocations of Keywords in News Coverage on the Ancient Town of Si Thep, Thailand’s Seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Corpus-based Study. rEFLections, 33(1), 299–320. https://doi.org/10.61508/refl.v33i1.288739