Doi Inthanon Shines on World Stage, Wins Green Destinations Top 100, Elevates Sustainable Tourism in Thailand - Thairath English

Thailand's highest peak offers more than just cold weather and sea of mist. Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, standing 2,565 meters above sea level, is surrounded by lush montane rainforest, features the charming Kew Mae Pan nature trail, and is home to the beautiful Phra Mahathat Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri pagodas.

Among all these attributes, Doi Inthanon National Park has proven its potential on the international stage by becoming one of 16 Thai destinations selected for the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories in 2026, announced on 28 Oct 2026 in Kranj, Republic of Slovenia.

This proud achievement for Thailand’s roof is a major milestone resulting from the Chiang Mai Prototype project under TAT’s sustainable tourism development for 2026, which collaborates with partners to promote Doi Inthanon as an exemplary sustainable tourism site.

By conserving the watershed forests and managing the area in harmony with the lifestyles of local communities such as the Pakayor and Hmong people, this destination allows visitors to embrace magnificent nature while proudly supporting locally made drip coffee and cool-climate vegetables.

Visiting Doi Inthanon today is meaningful and inspiring because sustainable tourism goes beyond preserving the environment—it’s about creating value that grows alongside communities and nature, driving the future of Thailand’s tourism toward lasting sustainability.

This winter, if you plan to travel north, don’t forget to experience the world-class beauty of Doi Inthanon.