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Environmentally conscious look set to head to Thailand

Renewed efforts are being made in Thailand to cut carbon emissions, which are set to make the country more attractive to tourists.

Ecotourism has brought prosperity to the South East Asian nation and it is hoped that further policies to reduce carbon emissions will attract even more green travellers.

Tawarath Sutabutr, director of the Energy Ministry's policy and strategy coordination office in Thailand, said: "There is a new emphasis on reducing emissions as global warming has become a major issue.

"We must step up our energy efficiency to the top tier."

Thailand is in need of foreign visitors to help to highlight some of its environmental problems with more than 1,000 plant and animal species now endangered in the country.

It is widely regarded as having some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the world, with miles of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

British tourists often visit Thailand on backpacking holidays or to enjoy the country's rich biodiversity.

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