Tourexpi
Spearheaded
by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in partnership with the Stock
Exchange of Thailand (SET) and private-sector collaborators, the programme
showcases how community-led tourism can deliver tangible and lasting impact.
At
the official launch, TAT Governor Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool stated: “Village to
the World is more than a tourism project. It is a new blueprint for Thailand’s
sustainable development — powered by community, backed by business, and
measured by real impact.” The event brought together leading figures including
Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien (SET), Mr. Issara Riutrakulpaiboon (Department of
Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Tourism), representatives of listed companies,
community leaders, and members of the press.
Central
to the initiative is the concept of ESG Partnership for Impact, which matches
SET-listed corporations with seven prototype communities in five provinces.
These partnerships are designed to co-develop models that deliver balanced
economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social empowerment.
In
Chiang Mai, AIS supports digital upskilling in the Mae Soon Noi and Doi Wiang
communities. In Nan, SCG and Yournique advance circular economy practices with
the Pa Laeo Luang community. In Phitsanulok, BAFS helps Ban Mung Nuea integrate
agriculture, public safety, and sustainable tourism. The Ban Amphoe community
in Chon Buri focuses on long-term marine waste solutions, while in Lampang,
Thai AirAsia and the Department of Cultural Promotion are developing new
cultural tourism routes with the Tha Ma-O and Pong Sanuk communities.
These
seven pilot communities are set to become national models of “Sustainability
that Starts at the Local,” demonstrating the power of public-private
collaboration. Their progress is expected to inspire similar efforts across the
country, turning community-based tourism into a scalable, high-impact platform
for national development.
Importantly,
this programme marks a shift from traditional corporate social responsibility
(CSR) to a Shared Value approach — not just giving back, but building forward.
Each initiative draws on local strengths, with the ambition to expand into
nationally relevant sustainability solutions.
To
further amplify impact, the campaign is supported by leading travel platforms
and airlines, including Gother, Local Alike, Yournique, SiamRise, Friday Trip,
Guide Guru, and Thai AirAsia, making these communities more accessible and
attractive to travellers around the world.
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