DawitJoe Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hi, I'm a Thai student from Webster University doing research on ecotravel. I had been living in Bangkok, Thailand for most of my life, and I believe that there are many hidden gems for ecotourism in the great city that are often understated. This and this, are great examples that are right in the middle of Bangkok. If you got a few minutes for a survey, I'd appreciate it. But if you don't, here's a few questions: The outskirts of Bangkok has several unique ecotourism attractions, such as crocodile farms, floating markets, nature biking routes, traditional puppet shows and mangrove forest boat cruises. Would you be interested in any of these? Would you be willing to book a homestay far outside the city center to be closer to these attractions? Finally, would the lack of public transport and having to rely on car rental/taxi cab be a problem? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly94 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Are you sure you know what ecotravel is? I don't see how a crocodile farm, puppet show or a floating market comes into eh category. Most of the floating markets I have been to have zero eco awarness when it comes to garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 First, you need to do some research on what is ecotourism. Here's a good start: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights. https://www.ecotourism.org/what-is-ecotourism Thailand seems more interested in increased numbers of tourists as opposed to protecting the environment. With that being said, survey's are against forum rules: 23) External surveys seeking information from ThaiVisa members need the written consent by admin. Please contact support at http://www.thaivisa.com/contact Topic Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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