# Green Destinations Top 100 Stories lists 6 Thai towns in 2024 edition

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/press-release/170471-green-destinations-top-100-stories-lists-6-thai-towns-in-2024-edition
- Published: 2024-10-24T09:05:00+07:00
- Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand

**Six Thai destinations are recognized in Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for
2024, highlighting Thailand’s commitment to sustainable tourism, with diverse categories
reflecting cultural, environmental, and community-driven practices.**

## Thailand’s Sustainable Tourism Recognition

Bangkok, 22 October 2024 – Thailand’s tourism sector celebrates significant recognition
as six Thai destinations have been included in the 2024 Green Destinations’ Top 
100 Stories. This acknowledgment highlights Thailand’s commitment to sustainable
tourism development. The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration(
DASTA) submitted stories featuring Chiang Khan and Songkhla City, recognized in 
the Thriving Communities category, U Thong Ancient City in Destination Management,
and Wiang Phu Phiang Chae Haeng in Culture and Tradition.

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## Individual Destinations Spotlight

Hua Hin’s journey towards becoming a garbage-free city was acknowledged under the
Environment and Climate category, thanks to efforts by the city’s Municipality. 
Moreover, Uthai Thani Old Town received recognition within the Culture and Tradition
category. Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand(
TAT), applauded DASTA, Hua Hin Municipality, and Uthai Thani Town Municipality for
their commitment to sustainable tourism, aligning with TAT’s vision of making Thailand
a leading experience-based tourist destination.

## Global Recognition and Achievements

Notably, the selected stories are among ten other Thai recognitions in the Green
Destinations Top 100 Stories between 2020-2023. Chiang Khan stands out as the first
ASEAN destination to earn the Green Destinations Award in Silver at the ITB Berlin
2024. The 2024 Top 100 Stories list reflects a diverse array of sustainable tourism
success stories from 32 countries, unveiled in Chile during the Green Destinations
Global Conference, celebrating international sustainability endeavors.

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