The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) supports local areas in reducing greenhouse gas emissions aiming for Net Zero. It organizes a nationwide low-carbon tourism campaign and presents the Carbon Free Journey Toward Net Zero City awards, targeting sustainable low-carbon cities.
On 28 Aug 2026 GMT+7, the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, continued its drive toward achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Recently, it promoted low-carbon tourism across provinces and local administrative organizations and held an awards ceremony for the Carbon Free Journey Toward Net Zero City. Awards included plaques recognizing the Net Zero City Pathway for 33 provinces and the Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary at Chaeng Watthana 1 area, as well as Net Zero Pathway for 15 municipalities. The Green Awareness Digital Campaign “Travel Thailand, Leave No Carbon (Carbon-Free Journeys)” was also launched, with prize money exceeding 120,000 baht. Mrs. Raweewan Puridech, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the ceremony at the Asawin Grand Ballroom A, 4th Floor, Asawin Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok.
Mr. Nakorn Trakaviraphat, Director of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization), stated that the organization recognizes the importance of greenhouse gas management and has planned future actions to support Thailand's goal to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050. It promotes projects to reduce emissions across various sectors, contributing to nationwide greenhouse gas reduction. This foundation supports improving quality of life in an environmentally friendly way, ultimately leading to a sustainable low-carbon society.
The organization emphasizes the need for local areas, provinces, and local administrative organizations to report greenhouse gas emissions and develop reduction plans. It supports these entities in declaring their commitment to Net Zero emissions and creating Net Zero Pathways at the local level. This approach improves environmental quality of life, fosters sustainable urban development, and promotes green economies within communities. The organization has developed projects to reduce emissions at the provincial level nationwide, covering 15 provinces in the North, 9 in the Northeast, 17 in the Central region, 8 in the South, the Government Complex Commemorating His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary at Chaeng Watthana 1, and projects supporting carbon footprint measurement for local administrative organizations.
These include local administrative organizations such as Chum Saeng Municipality in Nakhon Sawan Province; Mae Hia Municipality, Nam Phrae Pattana Subdistrict Municipality, and Nong Khwai Subdistrict Municipality in Chiang Mai Province; Mae Sai Subdistrict Municipality in Chiang Rai; Muang Ji Subdistrict Municipality in Lamphun; Wichit Subdistrict Municipality in Phuket; Wat Pradu Subdistrict Municipality in Surat Thani; Sunthornphu Subdistrict Municipality in Rayong; Lakh Mueang Subdistrict Municipality in Ratchaburi; Bang Kadi Municipality in Pathum Thani; Phibun Mangsahan Municipality in Ubon Ratchathani; Dilang Subdistrict Municipality in Lopburi; Talat Kriap Subdistrict Municipality in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya; and Phra Thaen Subdistrict Municipality in Kanchanaburi.
Moreover, the organization recognizes the importance of Thailand’s tourism sector, a key driver of the economy that generates income and improves community quality of life in many areas. Especially, eco-tourism and low-carbon tourism can sustainably add value to localities. Therefore, the organization actively promotes low-carbon tourism nationwide through the Green Awareness Digital Campaign: “Travel Thailand, Leave No Carbon” (Thailand Carbon-Free Tourism) 2026 to raise awareness, encourage behavior change in tourism, and foster low-carbon tourism trends and environmental care. This is done via social media channels and by publicizing the organization's services to help various sectors access information on low-carbon societies, low-carbon tourism, greenhouse gas management, and to broadly communicate greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
On this occasion, the organization held an award ceremony for the Carbon Free Journey Toward Net Zero City, presenting plaques recognizing 34 Net Zero City Pathway locations, 15 Net Zero Pathway projects, and the Green Awareness Digital Campaign “Travel Thailand, Leave No Carbon (Carbon-Free Journeys).” Prize money totaling over 120,000 baht was awarded to 10 winning teams selected from 141 video clips submitted nationwide. The grand prize winner was the Capybara Man team, receiving a plaque and 40,000 baht. The first runner-up was the Madi Youth team, awarded a plaque and 20,000 baht. The second runner-up was the Creative Happiness team, receiving a plaque and 10,000 baht. Four consolation prizes went to Maitree Verb team, Green Travel Thailand team, DCC Love the Earth team, and Thewawan Phankha team, each receiving a plaque and 5,000 baht.
Additionally, three Popular Vote awards were presented: first place to the Carbon Free Day team with a plaque and 15,000 baht; second place to the Children’s Dreams team with a plaque and 10,000 baht; and third place to the EcoX team with a plaque and 5,000 baht.
Details of the awarded travel video clips can be found on YouTube..
