Responsible Thailand Awards
The Responsible Thailand Awards highlight the Thailand-based individuals and organisations who champion responsible tourism. The awards began in the early 2000s and are organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (UK & Ireland).
The Tourism Authority of Thailand works closely with travel industry professionals to promote responsible travel in Thailand. Although Thailand has made much progress in terms of sustainability and responsible tourism, we also acknowledge that there is still more that can be done. The Responsible Thailand Awards are part of that effort to make positive changes.
2025 Awards
Responsible Animal Welfare
- Winner: Elephant Hills
- Runner-up: Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
Responsible Community Tourism
- Winner: Tumlungwahn Community Enterprise
- Runner-up: Bang Rong Community-Based Tourism (CBT)
Responsible Tourism Accommodation
- Winner: Chiva-Som Hua Hin
- Runner-up: Katathani Boutique Beach Resort



2024 Awards
Responsible Animal Welfare
- Winner: Elephant Hills
- Runner-up: Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
Responsible Local Guide
- Winner: Wipaporn Ord (All Points East)
- Runner-up: Waewtawin Vichetthammasak (Khiri Travel)



2023 Awards
- Animal Welfare: Mahouts Elephant Foundation
- Community-Based Tourism: Kao Thep Pitak Community Restaurant
- Eco-Lodge: Elephant Hills
- Hotel: Devasom, Khao Lak
- Nature, Marine & Heritage: New Heaven Reef Conservation Program
- Green Steps: Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary
2022 Awards
- Animal Welfare: Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai
- Community-Based Tourism: Laem Sak Tourism Community Enterprise, Krabi Welfare
- Eco-Lodge: Garrya Tongsai Bay, Ko Samui
- Hotel: The Sarojin, Khao Lak
- Nature, Marine & Heritage: Big Blue Conservation, Ko Tao
- Green Steps: Gentle Giants
2021 Awards
- Animal Welfare: Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
- Community-Based Tourism: Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
- Eco-Lodge: Khaolak Merlin
- Hotel: Meliá Ko Samui
- Pandemic Heroes: Save Elephant Foundation
- Green Steps: Path DMC
2020 Awards
- Animal Welfare: Samui Elephant Sanctuary
- Community-Based Tourism: Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary
- Eco-Lodge: Koh Jum Beach Villas
- Hotel: Khao Lak Merlin
- Nature, Marine & Heritage: Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort
- Green Steps: Nutty’s Adventures
