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The UNESCO Global Geopark Ries welcomed a high-ranking visitor at the end of June: Thailand's Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn traveled to the Ries crater to gain a personal impression of its unique geological and cultural diversity.

The UNESCO Global Geopark Ries welcomed a distinguished visitor at the end of June: Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, traveled to the Ries Crater to personally experience its unique geological and cultural diversity.

The princess, who is deeply interested in geoscience, undertook a private tour to explore the UNESCO Global Geopark Ries, whose region was once formed by a cosmic catastrophe. She was accompanied by her staff, as well as by District Administrator Stefan Rößle (First Chairman of Geopark Ries e.V.) and the Managing Director of Geopark Ries e.V., Heike Burkhardt, and her team.

The program included the Ries Crater Museum Nördlingen, the Geopark Ries Adventure Geotope Lindle, Harburg Castle, the Celtic World at Ipf near Bopfingen, and the Aumühle quarry owned by the Märker company (recognized as one of "Bavaria's 100 Most Beautiful Geotopes").

District Administrator Stefan Rößle expressed his appreciation for the exceptional interest shown by the Thai princess. "The visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn once again underscores the international importance of the UNESCO Global Geopark Ries. The cultural and scientific exchange fostered by such encounters is of great value to all parties."

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We are honored to announce that Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark is a candidate to host the 12th International Conference on Global Geoparks Network in 2027.

We believe that the 12th GGN conference in Thailand will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase our local community and bring together experts, educators, and geoparkers from around the world to our region. We are ready to welcome and support our friends and colleagues from around the world. This is a bid for all of us!

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Welcoming a group of students and youths in the integrated project to promote creative and cultural tourism in the Southern Isan Civilization Tourism Development Zone with the guidelines of Unesco Global Khorat Geopark - Khorat Geopark on August 10, 2025.