Here are a few of the best Eco-friendly hotels in Thailand.

Some of the worst pollution on the planet can be found in Bangkok. In contrast to this, some of the best hotels in the world are also in Bangkok. Many of these are converting themselves into Eco-friendly hotels because of a growing Eco-consciousness and in a bid to cut pollution in Bangkok. With the growing Eco-movement worldwide, this is also a sound move in terms of public relations. Here are a few of the best Eco-friendly hotels in Thailand:

The Amari Atrium

This hotel is in a favorable location in Bangkok – not far from the sky train, great restaurants and shopping centres. The hotel is in the process of training staff to save energy by conserving electricity and water. They are also looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of this 600 room hotel.

The Banyan Tree

This luxurious 5 star hotel is to be found in Phuket and was erected on the site of an old tin mine. The UN once described the site as a toxic wasteland so it is quite amazing to see what the Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts Group have managed to accomplish here. This ecological disaster has now been converted into a beautiful, Eco-friendly hotel.The wasteland has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary and the landscaping concentrates on indigenous plants in order to attract wildlife to the area. Guest contributions to the Green Imperative Fund are matched by the hotel and the funds are put towards various environmental and charitable projects.

The Four Seasons

The focus of the Four Seasons in Bangkok is centred on four basic areas when it comes to Eco-friendly hotel management. These areas are – training employees, conserving energy, recycling and managing waste properly. Unlike a number of different hotels in Thailand, recycling is a priority at the Four Seasons. The Thai recycling programs are good and can easily be adopted by most hotels. According to the hotel, most employees want to be more environmentally friendly but do not know how to go about it.

The Golden Buddha Beach Resort

This is one of the first Eco-friendly hotels to be built in Thailand. Situated in Koh Phra Tong, this resort has occupied one of the last pristine beaches in Thailand for nearly two decades. It is the only resort on the whole island and was built in harmony with nature. You can look out of your room and see wildlife unhindered by civilization. The resort itself is small with only 25 rooms so that tourism doesn’t disturb nature on the island.

River Kwai Jungle Rafts

This Kanchanaburi hotel is unique in that it is a floating hotel with no electricity. The rooms are built out onto the water in a traditional manner and are made from bamboo and matting. You can really immerse yourself in the unspoiled wilderness – go and ride an elephant, escape the heat in the River Kwai, check out cascading waterfalls or just sit back and take in the views. This is just a start when it comes to Thai Eco-friendly hotels. There are more being developed every year and you will soon find that being Eco-friendly will become essential in Thailand. The prices may sometimes be a little more than average but it is worthwhile knowing that your stay will have a minimal impact on the environment.