"The prestigious awards are honorable and pride of the country. They reflect international recognition of our effort to go green and a reconfirmation that we're stepping toward to right direction" said Vilaiwan Thawitch-sri, TAT Deputy Governor for Product and Tourism Business upon collecting the awards.

7 Greens Concept has been implemented since 2008 with series of promotional activities, training and providing know-how to related agencies, operators and community and creating awareness among tourists. There are four pilot destinations for 7 Greens Concept namely Chiang Khan, Pai, Nan and Samui.

The deputy governor further stated these awards will influence local operators as they show how important it is to address the issues of environment, heritage and culture or local way of life to strengthen the community and achieve sustainable tourism.

Two players from private sector also got recognized at this event. They are Banyan Tree Spa, Gold Award Winner for Education and Training at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy and Media Trans Asia whose article "Can this be Paradise" in Travel & Leisure, USA won the award in Travel Journalism-Destination Article category.

More Detail about 7 Greens: 7greens.tourismthailand.org