The Latest Breaking News from Culture Ministry

Thai silk fashion shows draw envoys

Ambassadors from 36 countries will join Thai silk fashion shows in Bangkok as the nation steps up efforts to promote its creative industries and cultural heritage globally.

Bangkok Post · May 30

Louvre picks architects for €800m overhaul and new Mona Lisa space

France’s Culture Ministry announced on Monday the architects and landscape designers chosen for the Louvre Museum’s planned €700-800 million revamp in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · May 18

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for 30 million euros, one of its largest payouts for a single work

Italy's Culture Ministry says the government has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros, one of the largest investments ever for a single artwork

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Peru has closed off Machu Picchu due to growing anti-government protests

The Culture Ministry said it had closed the country's most famous tourist attraction as well as the Inca Trail leading up to the site "to protect the safety of tourists and the population in general."

WEKU · Jan 22, 2023

Peru closes Machu Picchu as anti-government protests grow

Peru has indefinitely shut its iconic tourist site Machu Picchu in the latest sign that anti-government protests are increasingly engulfing the South American country

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2023

Survey says Thai kids dream most of being teachers

Being a teacher is the most popular dream job among children, while doctors and nurses are ranked second among youngsters, according to a survey by the Culture Ministry to mark Children's Day on Saturday. The job of being a YouTuber was also included in the list.

Bangkok Post · Jan 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia Launches ‘Culture and Green Future’ Initiative

Saudi Arabia has launched the "Culture & Green Future" initiative, which aims to enhance the role of culture and raise awareness of the centrality of culture in comprehensive and sustainable development and address its various challenges. The initiative was launched by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022

Three local artists make '2022 Power 100' ranking

The Culture Ministry congratulated three Thai artists listed among the most influential people in art in the "2022 Power 100", an annual ranking by the London-based magazine ArtReview.

Bangkok Post · Dec 5, 2022

Saudi Culture Ministry to Launch 'Fenaa Alawwal' to Embrace Intellectuals, Creative Talents

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Ministry revealed Monday plans to launch its first cultural center, Fenaa Alawwal (FAA) at the Diplomatic Quarter in the capital Riyadh. FAA is expected to become a cultural and creative hub, offering a wide range of cultural programming, including art exhibitions and workshops. It also aims to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022

IAS officer Shah Faesal posted to Union Culture Ministry

He had tendered his resignation which was not accepted, and was a petitioner in the SC against the Centre’s decision on Article 370 in J&K

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022