Join us this August for open lectures and activities celebrating heritage, rivers, and community action. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Public Lectures

21 August – Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University (Room 3801)

9:00–10:00 — Opening and Introduction of World Heritage Volunteers Programme – Patiphol Yodsurang

10:00–12:00 — Creativity & Participatory Process – Aracha Krasae-in

13:00–15:00 — New Paradigm of Conservation: People-Centered Approach – Patiphol Yodsurang

22 August – Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University (Room 3801)

9:00–12:00 — Intangible Heritage Along the River: Traditions, Gastronomy, and Local Knowledge – Patiphol Yodsurang

13:00–15:00 — Integrated Riverine Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Tourism – Dolrutai Jiarakul

16:00–18:00 — World Heritage Trend: Year-Round Dynamics of World Heritage in Thailand and Southeast Asia – Supitcha Sutthanonkul

25 August – Baan Kun Paa, Ayutthaya World Heritage Site

13:00–16:00 — Ayutthaya’s Hydrology and Heritage: Managing Water Systems in Historic Cities – Hattaya Siriphatthanakun

28 August – Baan Kun Paa, Ayutthaya World Heritage Site

9:00–12:00 — World Heritage: Rivers as Cultural Corridors in World Heritage-scapes – Poomipat Norapoompipat

29 August — Paddle Through History & Give Back to the River!

Paddle along Khlong Khao Mao – Khlong Sakae – Khlong Dusit to the Pa Sak River, uncovering hidden views of Ayutthaya while cleaning the waterways with Ayothaya Municipality, Pa Pi Pie พาไปพาย, Ease Haus, Lanvela Space&Time, and บ้านคุณพระ-Baan Kun Pra.

Wat Sakae | 6:00–12:00

30 August — Celebrate and Share!

Final presentation of WHV2025 at Lanvela Space&Time during AUG ART: Art & Coffee (30–31 Aug). Coffee, art, games, crafts, food stalls, and an open-air vibe — closing with our Ghenkhishan BBQ farewell party.

Lanvela Space&Time | 8:00–19:00