Akkaradet pushes for special tourism areas in Ratchaburi

Thairath•Politics•9d ago

Reader Briefing

Akkaradet Wongpitakroj and a parliamentary committee visited Ratchaburi to advance the designation of four districts as special sustainable tourism areas.

•Akkaradet Wongpitakroj led a subcommittee visit to Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi on August 4, 2026.
•The objective is to elevate Ban Pong, Photharam, Chom Bueng, and Suan Phueng districts into special areas for sustainable tourism.
•The meeting included the Governor of Ratchaburi, the District Chief of Ban Pong, the Mayor of Ban Pong, government representatives, and the private sector.

Overview

•On August 4, 2026, Akkaradet Wongpitakroj led a subcommittee and advisors to Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi.
•Akkaradet Wongpitakroj and the subcommittee monitored progress on pushing Ban Pong, Photharam, Chom Bueng, and Suan Phueng to become special sustainable tourism areas.
•Thitiluck Khampa, Governor of Ratchaburi, Kulthida Phaya, District Chief of Ban Pong, and Kritsada Praditkul, Mayor of Ban Pong, participated in the discussion.
•The meeting tracked progress on data collection and area development plans while gathering suggestions from all sectors.
•The designation of special tourism areas is intended as a mechanism to improve tourism management, conserve natural resources and culture, and increase local income.
•Akkaradet Wongpitakroj stated that elevating these areas will increase Ratchaburi's tourism competitiveness and integrate cooperation between the government, private sector, and communities.
•Akkaradet Wongpitakroj noted that this initiative will open opportunities for infrastructure development and investment to strengthen the provincial grassroots economy in the long term.

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Key Entities

Person

Akkaradet Wongpitakroj(อัครเดช วงษ์พิทักษ์โรจน์)

MP for Ratchaburi from the Bhumjaithai Party and advisor/member of the House Committee on Court Affairs, Independent Organs, Prosecutors, State Enterprises, Public Organizations, and Funds.

Thitiluck Khampa(ฐิติลักษณ์ คำพา)

Governor of Ratchaburi province.

Kulthida Phaya(กุลธิดา พยา)

District Chief of Ban Pong.

Kritsada Praditkul(กฤษฎา ประดิษฐ์กุล)

Mayor of Ban Pong Town Municipality.

Organization

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The political party of Akkaradet Wongpitakroj.

House Committee on Court Affairs, Independent Organs, Prosecutors, State Enterprises, Public Organizations, and Funds(คณะกรรมาธิการกิจการศาล องค์กรอิสระ องค์กรอัยการ รัฐวิสาหกิจ องค์การมหาชน และกองทุน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The parliamentary committee associated with Akkaradet Wongpitakroj.

Ban Pong Town Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองบ้านโป่ง)

The municipality in Ratchaburi where the meeting took place.

Place

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the tourism development push is taking place.

Ban Pong(บ้านโป่ง)ℹ️

A district in Ratchaburi targeted for designation as a special sustainable tourism area.

Photharam(โพธาราม)ℹ️

A district in Ratchaburi targeted for designation as a special sustainable tourism area.

Chom Bueng(จอมบึง)

A district in Ratchaburi targeted for designation as a special sustainable tourism area.

Suan Phueng(สวนผึ้ง)

A district in Ratchaburi targeted for designation as a special sustainable tourism area.