From environmental conservation and sustainable tourism, to waste management and zero-waste practices, our forums delve into a variety of topics that will shape the future of our world. Honored guests, experts and industry leaders will join to discuss local and global issues, and offer their valuable insights. It is a unique opportunity to engage in interesting conversations and attend some workshops to gain practical skills and inspiration to implement positive change into our lives.

3 MAY 2024

13.00 – 14.00 hrs.
Talks by the cliff “Carbon neutral tourist attractions...from the research shelf to the real world around the island” by

• Pinsak Suraswadi, Director General of Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
• Prof.Supawadee Photiyarach, Senior specialist of TSRI & chairperson of tourism and creative economy program board, PMUC
• Narong Promjitta, Sales Representative at Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Southern Regional Office
• Parichat Soontrarak, Vice President of Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA).

14.00 - 16.00 hrs.
Learning Pavilion in the Bay; a seminar-workshop
“Producing eco-friendly bricks from recyclables to reduce trash on the island”
By Mr. Prapan Suanleng and Mr. Panipol Apichitsakul, E2C group
”Waste management and innovation in processing/adding value to plastic waste on the island”
By Ms. Witchuda Damnuenyut, founder of Plas-Tao

16.00 - 17.30 hrs.
Spotlight by the Reef Forum with the representatives from 12+ Local Green Acts (BCG)

4 MAY 2024

10.00 - 11.30 hrs 
Learning Pavilion in the Bay; a seminar-workshop: Cooking Charm with islander dishes by

• Anantachai Toovichean (Daydae), founder of Chef’s Table By Mama (Chick)
• Varaporn Thinwongyod, founder of Charcoal Bay Wine & Grill, and Whitening restaurant
• Pissamai Vanichcharoen with Gastronomy menu from Poseidon Resort

13.00 - 14.00 hrs.
Talks by the cliff with Prof.Dr.Wechsawan Lakas (Dr. Pow), Professor at Industrial Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. A waste innovator, who founded Green Road. Valuing single-use plastic as a resource.
Topic “Innovation development to manage tourism waste to process into new products”

14.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Talks by the cliff with representatives from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Topic “Sustainable Tourism Product Development into the World Market”

15.00 - 17.00 hrs.
Spotlight by the Reef Forum: Stories behind photographs “Embrace Island Life... Dive Into Nature”
By photographers and judges from the Koh Tao Photo Contest & Exhibition

5 MAY 2024

10.30 - 12.00 hrs.
Talks by the cliff with Dr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Senator and former Minister of Tourism and Sports under the topic
“B-C-G market with sustainable island tourism”

14.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Learning Pavilion in the Bay; a seminar-workshop: Sharing experiences from underwater classroom by

• Getsamol Chaona, Koh Tao Thai Divers Team
• GhostNet Hunting By Yu Hiu Tung (Hidy Yu), Hong Kong

16.00 - 17.00 hrs.
Spotlight by the Reef Forum: Sculptures from leftover materials
By those who created the sculptures