Thailand Good Travel Showcases 41 Model Destinations and Entrepreneurs for Global Standards

MGR Online•General•9h ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand Good Travel initiative recognizes 41 sustainable tourism operators and destinations aiming for international acclaim.

•The Department of Tourism successfully awarded the Thailand Good Travel standard to 41 leading tourist destinations and entrepreneurs.
•This initiative is part of the THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030, focusing on sustainability and global recognition.
•Awarded entities range from Small Good Stays to Community-based tourism and tour companies, demonstrating diverse progress in sustainability.
•Two locations, Doi Phu Kha National Park and Old Town Takuapa, are set to compete for the Green Destinations standard, potentially becoming the first Double Award winners in Thailand.

Overview

•The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, organized the awarding ceremony for the Thailand Good Travel sustainable tourism standard.
•The THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030 project has been implemented to lay the foundation and drive sustainable tourism in Thailand.
•A total of 41 tourist destinations and entrepreneurs passed the sustainable standard assessment, including 12 Small Good Stays, 15 Thailand Good Travel-CBT community standards, 5 tour company standards, and 7 sites evaluated on 15 out of 84 sustainability indicators.
•Doi Phu Kha National Park and Old Town Takuapa are in contention for the Thailand Good Travel standard, equivalent to Green Destinations, with an announcement expected at ITB Germany in March.
•30 selected entities are being prepared to compete in international arenas for their inspiring stories, aiming for the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories and Good Travel Stories Competition.
•The Thailand Green Coach network played a crucial role in supporting and promoting entrepreneurs and destinations throughout the development process.
•Nattriya Taweevong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, stated that awarding the Thailand Good Travel standard is a significant step towards tangible sustainable tourism.
•Nattriya Taweevong emphasized that the recognized entities reflect balanced development in economic, social, environmental, and cultural aspects, which are key to future tourism.

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Key Quotes

Nattriya Taweevong

"The awarding of the Thailand Good Travel standard symbol today is another significant step for Thailand in tangibly elevating tourism towards sustainability."

การมอบตราสัญลักษณ์มาตรฐาน Thailand Good Travel ในวันนี้ เป็นอีกก้าวสำคัญของประเทศไทยในการยกระดับการท่องเที่ยวสู่ความยั่งยืนอย่างเป็นรูปธรรม

Nattriya Taweevong

"All these tourist attractions and entrepreneurs have not only passed the selection criteria but reflect potential, commitment, and balanced development in all dimensions: economic, social, environmental, and cultural."

แหล่งท่องเที่ยวและผู้ประกอบการทั้งหมดนี้ ไม่ได้เพียงผ่านเกณฑ์การคัดเลือก แต่สะท้อนถึงศักยภาพ ความมุ่งมั่น และการพัฒนาอย่างสมดุลในทุกมิติ ทั้งเศรษฐกิจ สังคม สิ่งแวดล้อม และวัฒนธรรม

Nattriya Taweevong

"The THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030 project demonstrates that Thailand has strong models ready to present its potential on the world stage with internationally recognized sustainability standards."

โครงการ THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030 แสดงให้เห็นว่าไทยมีต้นแบบที่เข้มแข็งและพร้อมนำเสนอศักยภาพสู่เวทีโลก ด้วยมาตรฐานความยั่งยืนที่ได้รับการยอมรับในระดับสากล

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Tourism(กรมการท่องเที่ยว)

The organizer of the Thailand Good Travel standard awarding ceremony, part of the THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)

The parent ministry overseeing the Department of Tourism and its sustainable tourism initiatives.

Saviste Farm Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนเซฟติสท์ฟาร์ม)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Ban Thung Yee Peng Community Tourism(ชุมชนท่องเที่ยวบ้านทุ่งหยีเพ็ง)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Baan Na Ton Chan Homestay Group Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนกลุ่มโฮมสเตย์บ้านนาต้นจั่น)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Tai Lue Community Tourism Group Community Enterprise, Muang Luang Nuea(วิสาหกิจชุมชนกลุ่มท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนไตลื้อเมืองลวงเหนือ)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Borkaeo Luachuen Nii Community Enterprise(วิสาหกิจชุมชนบ่อแก้ว ลัวฉือนี)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Borkaeo Subdistrict Tourism(การท่องเที่ยวตำบลบ่อแก้ว)

Part of the Borkaeo Luachuen Nii Community Enterprise, focusing on tourism development.

Pong Yang Farm, Baan Muang Kham(โป่งแยงฟาร์ม บ้านม่วงคำ)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Baan Rim Klong Homestay Community(ชุมชนบ้านริมคลองโฮมสเตย์)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Koh Mak Subdistrict Community Tourism Group(กลุ่มท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนตำบลเกาะหมาก)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Baan Nai Nak Community Tourism(ชุมชนท่องเที่ยวบ้านไหนหนัง)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

The Motifs Eco Hotel(โรงแรม เดอะ โมทีฟส์ อีโค่ โฮเทล)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Siri Heritage Bangkok Hotel(โรงแรม ศิริ เฮอริเทจ แบงค็อค)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Attita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen Boutique Hotel(อทิตา เดอะ ฮิดเด้น คอร์ท เชียงแสน บูทีค โฮเทล)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Kachong Hills Resort(กะช่องฮิลส์รีสอร์ท)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

The Tree Property Collection Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เดอะ ทรี พร็อพเพอร์ตี้ คอลเลคชั่น จำกัด)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Baan Talay Dao(บ้านทะเลดาว)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Tak Lak Kiao Hotel(โรงแรม ตั๊กหลักเกี้ย)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Hyde Park Chiang Mai Hotel(โรงแรม ไฮด์ปาร์คเชียงใหม่)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Pah Pak Eco Resort(ผาปก อีโค่ รีสอร์ท)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Octo Cycling Tours

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Tour Indepth by Paree Travel

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Friday Trip

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Thailand Green Coach

A network acting as a mechanism to support and promote entrepreneurs and tourist destinations in developing sustainable practices.

Law

Thailand Good Travel

A standard and symbol for sustainable tourism in Thailand, awarded by the Department of Tourism.

THAILAND GREEN PLAN 2030

A government plan aimed at laying the foundation and driving sustainable tourism in Thailand.

Small Good Stay

A specific standard within the Thailand Good Travel initiative, focusing on smaller accommodations.

Thailand Good Travel-CBT

A standard for community-based tourism (CBT) under the Thailand Good Travel initiative.

Green Destinationsℹ️

An international standard for sustainable tourism destinations, with which Thailand Good Travel is being compared.

Person

Nattriya Taweevong(นางสาวนัทรียา ทวีวงศ์)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, who presided over the Thailand Good Travel awarding ceremony.

Place

Doi Phu Kha National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติดอยภูคา)ℹ️

A national park in Nan Province that is a contender for the Thailand Good Travel standard and Green Destinations award.

Old Town Takuapa(เมืองเก่าตะกั่วป่า)

A historical area in Phang Nga Province that is a contender for the Thailand Good Travel standard and Green Destinations award.

Old City Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi City Municipality(เมืองเก่าเพชรบุรี เทศบาลเมืองเพชรบุรี)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Koh Tao(เกาะเต่า)ℹ️

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Bang Rong-Pak Khlok Tourist Attraction(แหล่งท่องเที่ยวบางโรง-ป่าคลอก)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Ban Chiang World Heritage Site(แหล่งมรดกโลกบ้านเชียง)ℹ️

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Mae Wang National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติแม่วาง)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Mae Hong Son City(เมืองแม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.

Khun Khan National Park(อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนขาน)

One of the 30 entities selected for potential international competition due to their inspiring stories.