Doi Inthanon 2026: Thai Park Earns Green Top 100 Spot
TAT-supported Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai joins Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2026 alongside 15 other Thai locations.
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- Doi Inthanon named in Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2026
- Thailand secures 16 selections and three Bronze-level awards
- Results announced at the global conference in Kranj, Slovenia
Thailand’s Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai has earned a coveted spot among the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This milestone places it alongside 15 other Thai destinations recognized for sustainable tourism practices. The achievement forms part of TAT’s Sustainable Product Prototype 2026 initiative, designed to equip destinations to meet rigorous national and international sustainability standards.
The official results were announced at the Green Destinations Global Conference 2026, held from October 27–29 in Kranj, Slovenia, where the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports led the Thai delegation. Complementing the 16 Top 100 selections, three additional Thai destinations received Bronze-level Green Destinations Awards: Ko Tao in Surat Thani, Mae Puem National Park in Phayao, and Uthai Thani Old Town in Uthai Thani.
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This recognition highlights collaborative efforts between the Department of Tourism, TAT, and the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) to develop destinations that align with international sustainability criteria. Doi Inthanon was chosen as a model destination under TAT’s Chiang Mai Prototype project, with TAT coordinating the application process and guiding the park’s best-practice narrative for global evaluation, focusing on sustainable management, responsible tourism products, and readiness for mindful travellers.
Securing global recognition in sustainability programs helps elevate Thailand’s profile as a premier eco-tourism destination. It aligns local conservation efforts with international standards, catering to the growing global demand for responsible travel options that protect natural and cultural assets.
"Doi Inthanon’s selection creates new opportunities to share Thailand’s sustainable tourism practices through international networks and strengthen confidence among Thai and overseas travellers."
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor
The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories program showcases best practices from worldwide destinations, emphasizing practical approaches to environmental protection, community wellbeing, cultural preservation, and responsible tourism management. A combined 31 entries received support in 2026 across the Top 100 Stories and Good Travel Stories competitions, enabling Thai destinations and communities to present their sustainable initiatives internationally.
Source: TAT Newsroom
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