News Forum - Phuket goes green: Old town steps up for carbon-free tourism

[Thaiger]

Phuket Old Town took centre stage on Monday, November 18, as the Department of Tourism unveiled its bold initiative to promote low-carbon tourism routes, marking a milestone in sustainable travel for the 2024 fiscal year. Local leaders and media gathered for the showcase event in the historic heart of Phuket, which spotlighted eco-friendly travel practices … …

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[Polkadot]

Don't tell the tourists about smoke season up north 55

[Ttalk]

Funny, all these clapped out buses plying their routes spewing black smoke on the daily.  I can't see them going green anytime soon.

[Pinetree]

You've got to chuckle.  They are delusional, but then again, Phuket has always been so about its attractiveness'. 

[ChrisS]

Pretty pointless when you consider the carbon footprint of all those long haul flights bringing western ATMs to Phuket :)

[Polkadot]

10 hours ago, Ttalk said:

Funny, all these clapped out buses plying their routes spewing black smoke on the daily.  I can't see them going green anytime soon.

Tis funny. Tuk tuks are dirty as too.