PATA Grand and Gold Award 2012 Winners
PATA Grand and Gold Award 2012 Winners
PATA Grand and Gold Award 2012 Winners
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EnvironmentEcotourism ProjectOrganic Agriculture Project, Sukhothai AirportTourism Authority of Thail<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Natural Rice Co Ltd, Thail<strong>and</strong>www.tourismthail<strong>and</strong>.orgwww.kaohomsukhothai.comThe Organic Agriculture Project at Sukhothai Airport was initiated in 2003 <strong>and</strong> has developed tocover over 150 acres with another 150 being anticipated for the next few years. Natural Rice is theowner of the project. It aims to promote agricultural practices for better health <strong>and</strong> to promote arespect for nature. The project produces organic rice, vegetables <strong>and</strong> fruits to supply companiessuch as Bangkok Airways, the Sukhothai Heritage Resort <strong>and</strong> Bangkok Air Catering. The projectoffers visitors a chance to experience first-h<strong>and</strong> the lives of the millions of farmers who grow ricewithout chemicals, artificial colouring <strong>and</strong> genetically modified organisms.Various activities are available for visitors, from short half-day visits to three days of intensivetraining. Tourists can enjoy activities such as an overview presentation of the project, a ride on afarm truck with a local guide, lessons in cooking easy Thai dishes using local farm products, theearly morning collection duck eggs, riding buffalos the traditional way, working in the farm <strong>and</strong>doing craft work.“It is an excellent project. It achieves its purpose of raising awareness of environmental issues whileincreasing the number of visitors. The local community also benefits from better environmentalpractices as well as revenues from responsible tourism” - Judge’s comment.