Missions and Background

 

Siamese Heritage Trust was established in 2011 by the Council to commemorate the 84th birthday anniversary of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Patron of The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage and a protector of the cultural heritage and fine arts of Thailand.
As Thailand’s cultural heritage often faces threats from neglect, lack of funding, commercial encroachment and inefficient management, the aim of Siamese Heritage Trust is to raise the visibility of cultural heritage management as a national issue of general public interest. We highlight issues and problems, both tangible and intangible, and generate ideas on how heritage management can be improved. Our scope of interest covers the entire kingdom, with focus on vernacular and community culture and on cultural landscapes.

'SHT Knowledge Hub' is the hub of cultural heritage knowledge, expertise and experiences. Our database of experts, listing of cultural heritage agencies, make it easier for your studies or research or conservation effort. You can also help protect cultural heritage by locating heritage at risk in our alert section.