TAT urges business operators to be more "green".

Byline: The Nation.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has called on operators to participate in its "green tourism" scheme, which it believes is the best bet for luring international visitors.

Although the recent summit to address the effects of global warming in Copenhagen not produce a binding agreement, the TAT is proceeding with its green tourism projects to help operators succeed in overseas markets.

"In the future, the environment will be a major issue, and many [foreign] business organisations have already inquired about the availability of facilities [in Thailand] that show concern for the environment," said Wiwatchai Boonyapak, TAT's director of …