Popular Post webfact Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon, the Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand stated. Thapanee said that the aim is to make Thailand and eco-friendly destination to ensure that the tourism sector is not harming the world. The newly appointed TAT governor, who took charge on September 1, said that the tourism sector is confronting threats from environmental matters. by Miabell Mallikka Full story: https://scandasia.com/tat-wants-global-tourists-to-see-thailand-as-a-sustainable-destination/ -- ScandAsia 2023-09-13 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoilSpoil Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 Ecological protection? Here in Phuket it's nearly impossible to find a square meter without plastic waste. And let's not talk about the coming sugarcane harvests and very serious pm 2,5 issues that come along. Does TAT believe tuurists are blind and don't breath? 4 1 1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lordgrinz Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 This is one of the dirtiest places I have ever seen, what the heck are they smoking!? It would take a miracle to clean this country up, and there is no will among the masses. I see people so lazy, they won't even throw their trash in a bin 20 feet away, just throwing trash on the ground seems to be the norm here. 3 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mokwit Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. They need an illusionist, not an advertising agency. 2 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post still kicking Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, lordgrinz said: This is one of the dirtiest places I have ever seen, what the heck are they smoking!? It would take a miracle to clean this country up, and there is no will among the masses. I see people so lazy, they won't even throw their trash in a bin 20 feet away, just throwing trash on the ground seems to be the norm here. Be careful what you post here, or you will be accused of Thai bashing. 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 That photo is probably 40 yrs old, and walk a kilometer from that pristine look and you'll see the real Thailand, plastic everywhere, rubbish on the street and footpaths. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 Better do something about the waste mountain in Koh Samui then. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post actonion Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, still kicking said: Be careful what you post here, or you will be accused of Thai bashing. With regard to the above post Thai's deserve every bashing they get.... when you hear them saying how much they love their country, then they trash it so much ... 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) I think most tourists don't care. Edited September 13, 2023 by freeworld 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, freeworld said: I think most tourists don't care. they do, just look at all the hotel cancellations in Chiang Mai last April 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quake Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 59 minutes ago, steven100 said: That photo is probably 40 yrs old, and walk a kilometer from that pristine look and you'll see the real Thailand, plastic everywhere, rubbish on the street and footpaths. +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post watchcat Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 The whole country is a rubbish dump. :( 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BE88 Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) TAT news is my most favourite funny news of every day I'll have to tell it to my neighbour who happily burns his rubbish on the street everyday. Edited September 13, 2023 by BE88 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Forwarding Address Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, still kicking said: Be careful what you post here, or you will be accused of Thai bashing. Naah, I think he was describing his own country...........wandered into the wrong forum I suppose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. Thapanee Kiatphaiboon, the Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand stated. Maya Bay was a great example... almost destroyed it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post supersomchai Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 Do they even know what sustainable means? mass tourism overloading the eco system and infrastructure is not sustainable tourism! In the long run more does not =better. Tats goal of ramming ever more tourists into thailand will just kill the golden goose,(which is on life support right now)! There is some hope though with thai national parks closing to let the eco system regenerate.lets hope we see more projects like this.???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 TAT wants the world to think LOS is paradise.......what a world they live in, as its not reality 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Well, how sporty of the TAT. May I suggest to start with it without any further delay as there is LOTS of work ahead in turning Thailand into a sustainable destination, me thinks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoilSpoil Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: TAT wants the world to think LOS is paradise.......what a world they live in, as its not reality It could be a paradise though. Thailand is stunning, shame the Thai make such a mess of it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Laudable but as usual a confused message from TAT. Given the ever growing focus on Indian and Chinese tourist markets - would "sustainability" be high up on their list of priorities when choosing a destination ? TAT can go on as much as they want about this kind of thing but unless the main executive arm of government get policy and implementation sorted out, then frankly, they are p1ssing in the wind. As for the littering, it's a depressing, serious and embedded cultural issue here. I really don't understand why they can't find the time to run a concerted public education programme (as a Brit I recall my childhood "littered" with Green Cross Code, Learn to Swim and Keep Britain Tidy public service announcements) I really don't understand why they don't do these sort of things here, they can also add drink driving into the PSA equation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, SoilSpoil said: Does TAT believe tuurists are blind and don't breath? It's not a lie if you believe it. (George Costanza) Edited September 13, 2023 by StayinThailand2much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: TAT wants the world to think LOS is paradise.......what a world they live in, as its not reality Every country lies to tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 5 hours ago, watchcat said: The whole country is a rubbish dump. :( Why do you go then? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 hours ago, lordgrinz said: This is one of the dirtiest places I have ever seen, what the heck are they smoking!? It would take a miracle to clean this country up, and there is no will among the masses. I see people so lazy, they won't even throw their trash in a bin 20 feet away, just throwing trash on the ground seems to be the norm here. Why don't you go elsewhere then? 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 11 hours ago, webfact said: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working on a campaign to make tourists from all over the world see Thailand as a sustainable place that prioritizes ecological protection. The problem with that plan might be that Thailand is doing no such thing. Thailand prioritizes money that is up for grabs right now over any future concerns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgrinz Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, bignok said: Why don't you go elsewhere then? Soon as I can get the wife to agree, then we can escape this insane asylum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, lordgrinz said: Soon as I can get the wife to agree, then we can escape this insane asylum. So you came for a wife? They have women in every country. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgrinz Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, bignok said: So you came for a wife? They have women in every country. Nope. We got married while she was finishing up her PhD in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post still kicking Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 26 minutes ago, lordgrinz said: Soon as I can get the wife to agree, then we can escape this insane asylum. I did escape a few years back including my wife she does not won't to go back just to see her mom sometimes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MartinBangkok Posted September 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, bignok said: Why do you go then? Cheap pussy 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now