Phuket becomes an example of organic tourism

BANGKOK: One of the most-talked-about achievements of the Apec Summit 22 held in Bangkok recently was the inclusion in the summit’s final declaration of the “Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular Green (BCG) Economy”.

Thailand has been actively following the BCG model for more than four years, and more especially so in the post-Covid period. In fact, it became part of the national agenda in January 2021 and is now integrated into all areas — industry, agriculture, tourism and education.

According to the BCG model, technology and innovation are used to create value, reduce waste, advance resource efficiency and promote sustainable business models. 

The BCG model involves the close collaboration between the public and private sectors, important linkages with universities, and tie-ups with regional and international partners. All these give it a global dimension which…