Wanderlust Travel Magazine (UK)
Nominate your eco-hero for the RESPONSIBLE THAILAND AWARDS...
… and enter the competition for your chance to win your own eco-friendly trip through Thailand
Turtles hatch and scuttle down white sands. Elephants stomp through thick jungle and clear seas hide a rainbow of coral. This is Thailand, and its incredible landscapes and wildlife deserves to be protected. That’s why the Tourism Authority of Thailand
wants your nomination for the Responsible Thailand Awards, and is giving you the chance to win a trip to this spectacular country. If you win, there’s many ways to make your trip a responsible one.
When visiting Thailand’s most popular residents, elephants, be sure to do it ethically. Samui Elephant Sanctuary, one of last year’s winners, lets you to see the gentle giants enjoying their natural habitat, running in the forest and splashing in the muddy water.
Staying in an eco-lodge will also make your trip more sustainable. Another of last year’s winners, Soneva Kiri – on Koh Kood – makes it easy for guests to reduce their footprint, with their own carbon calculator that monitors its energy use, air travel, waste and water. And with diving trips, rainforest treks and cooking classes on offer, Soneva Kiri gives you a real insight into Thailand’s nature and culture.
By considering the sustainability of every aspect of your trip, from the tour operator you use to the places you visit, you will enrich your travel experience, while helping to ensure Thailand’s wildlife, heritage and landscapes are protected now and for the future. A win-win for all involved.