Thailand

8 Dec 2022

By Watcharin Fasiriphorn, Mayor of Koh Tao sub-district Municipality Office, Koh Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani province, Thailand I first came here in 1987 as a public health officer for the Koh Tao Island community health post, treating patients and caring for the people here. It was not my intent...Read more

3 Dec 2022

Crowdfunding protected areas made vulnerable by COVID-19

In the face of a serious financial crisis for tourism-dependent natural treasures, BIOFIN developed and supported five crowdfunding campaigns in Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Philippines, and Thailand.Read more

14 Jun 2022

Ordinance on tourist user charges for Koh Tao Island

By Niran Nirannoot, Boonthida Ketsomboon, Annabelle C. Trinidad Koh Tao is one of the most unique and attractive tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. The island derives many benefits from its rich biodiversity, from the beaches known for crystal clear water, jungle habitat, and most famously, ric...Read more

By Sonika Agarwal

25 Nov 2021

Day 2 of pan-regional dialogues: working with finance sector no longer an option – it’s a must

The second day of BIOFIN's online pan-regional dialogue, joined by experts from Asia, Pacific, Eurasia, Europe, the Arab States, Africa Latin America and the Caribbean, triggered dynamic discussions around how governments, private sector, and civil society can innovate for biodiversity protection an...Read more

Better Together

18 Nov 2021

Crowdfunding campaign 'Koh Tao, Better Together' celebrates award

BIOFIN Thailand is celebrating the award from the Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) for best practice in CSR for the work with Krungthai Bank of the 'Better Together' crowdfunding campaign. Before Covid-19, Koh Tao island in Surat Thani province, which has one of the world's best diving...Read more