Thailand opens low-carbon tourism routes to fight climate change
In an effort to combat climate change, Thailand opens tourism routes which will help boost tourism in the country
According to a top official, Thailand launched 11 low-carbon tourism routes on Wednesday in an effort to encourage eco-friendly travel.
In order to lessen the effects of global warming on living things, the tourist sector is essential, according to Chaturon Phakdeewanich, director-general of the Department of tourist.
The Department of Tourism’s director-general, Chaturon Phakdeewanich
The Department of Tourism’s director-general, Chaturon Phakdeewanich
According to him, the tourism sector may help mitigate climate change by controlling the atmosphere at tourist destinations and lowering greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles.
He reaffirmed the department’s dedication to advancing environmentally friendly travel in Thailand, including raising awareness of environmental management and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives as well as creating low-carbon travel routes.
In an effort to combat climate change, Thailand has opened 11 low-carbon tourism routes.
Khon Kaen-Chaiyaphum, Udon Thani-Nong Khai, Loei-Phetchabun, Chanthaburi-Trat, Kanchanaburi-Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram-Samut Sakhon, Chiang Rai-Phayao, Chiang Mai-Lampang, Uthai Thani-Nakhon Sawan, Krabi-Surat Thani, and Phuket-Phang Nga are among the 11 low-carbon tourism routes, according to Chaturon.
In an effort to combat climate change, Thailand has opened 11 low-carbon tourism routes.
According to him, this action intends to raise awareness among travelers, business owners, and communities about lowering greenhouse gas emissions from tourism-related activities, which will result in high-quality, environmentally friendly travel that follows international trends.
Tourism is an economic contributor to the Kingdom of Thailand. Estimates of tourism revenue directly contributing to the GDP of 12 trillion baht.
The equivalent of 9% to 17.7% of GDP. When including indirect travel and tourism receipts, the 2014 total is estimated to be of 19.3% (2.3 trillion baht).
Projections indicate the tourism sector will account for 30% of GDP by 2030, up from 20% in 2019.
Thailand expects to receive 80 million tourists in 2027.
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