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Policy Pathways for Regenerative Tourism in Krabi, Thailand: Implications for Circular Economy and Community-Based Governance
Summary
This paper isn't actually about human health — it's about how tourist destinations like Krabi, Thailand can reduce plastic waste and environmental damage while giving local communities more say in how tourism is managed. Researchers looked at what's working in places like Bali, Spain, and the Netherlands to suggest policy changes that make tourism more sustainable long-term. While it doesn't directly study health effects, less plastic pollution in coastal areas can mean cleaner water and food sources for both residents and visitors.
Tourism is a key driver of economic growth in Thailand, but it also generates significant environmental and socio-economic pressures, particularly in coastal destinations such as Krabi. Increasing plastic pollution, resource stress, and socio-economic inequalities highlight the limitations of conventional tourism models and the need for more transformative approaches. This study examines how tourism development in Krabican be reshaped to support a transition toward regenerative tourism, through the integration of circular economy practices and community-based governance. Using qualitative methods, including stakeholder interviews and comparative analysis of Bali and selected European destinations (Spain and the Netherlands), the study identifies key challenges, opportunities, and policy pathways for sustainable tourism transformation.