Thailand becomes first Asian country to join Upcycling the Oceans clean-up effort

Bangkok, 29 March, 2017 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is joining hands with PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) and the Ecoalf Foundation in launching the “Upcycling the Oceans, Thailand” initiative. This makes Thailand the first country in Asia to join the global ocean clean-up effort to help rid of debris from the kingdom’s seas and coastal areas, especially in popular tourist areas on the east coast, in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor said, “Tourism is one of Thailand’s top revenue earners, but Thailand ranks 35th in the world in terms of travel

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