Songkhla People Proud! Songkhla Old Town Recognized Globally in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2024



It's an exciting and honorable moment for Songkhla when Songkhla Old Town has been internationally recognized in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories 2024. This global initiative highlights destinations with sustainable tourism practices, and Songkhla Old Town has been selected under the title "Songkhla Old Town Revival: A Community-Driven Transformation." The project focuses on the community’s role in restoring and preserving this historical town.


This achievement is a result of the hard work of Songkhla Heritage Trust, established in 2013, which has driven the preservation of Songkhla’s unique cultural and architectural heritage. Their cooperation with the local community, government, and private sectors has transformed the town into a key destination, recognized both nationally and internationally.


In addition, Songkhla Old Town has been pushed towards being recognized as part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for gastronomy and is also working towards becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.






This recognition in the Top 100 Stories 2024 confirms the dedication of Songkhla’s people in preserving their cultural heritage while boosting tourism and the local economy.


A Special Thanks to the Community and Teams Behind the Success


This success is owed to the collaboration of many, especially the people of Songkhla and the dedicated team at Songkhla Heritage Trust, who have tirelessly worked to bring Songkhla Old Town to the world stage. Their efforts reflect a commitment to preserving local heritage and shaping the future of the town.


For more information:

greendestinations.org : https://www.greendestinations.org/2024-top-100-unveiling

Songkhla City : Songkhla Old Town Revival: A Community-Driven

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