BOGOTA - Thai massage could be next up for UNESCO's list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage" icons.
Not only is Thailand’s centuries-old Thai massage technique a big provider of jobs throughout the country, it is also a sought-after attraction for visitors to Thailand.
"Nuad Thai" - or Thai massage – originated in India thousands of year ago and is now ubiquitous across the kingdom.
This week UNESCO has been meeting in the Colombian capital of Bogota to consider applications for "Intangible Cultural Heritage" listings.
Training is "demanding", says Chilean Sari, a professional masseuse who travelled to Bangkok to learn the discipline.
"The technique is very precise, there are so many things to be aware of," the 34-year-old told AFP.