KUALA LUMPUR - Phuket, Thailand’s top tourist destination, is reviewing its waste management system to support sustainable tourism across the province.

Governor Nirat Phongsitthithavorn led a delegation on Thursday to The Racha Hotel on Racha Yai Island to study its waste management practices.

He said the hotel’s model could serve as a reference for other hotels in Phuket, especially in popular tourist areas.

The delegation observed two main systems at the hotel: an incinerator handling about 800 kilograms of waste per day and a biogas system processing around 500 kilograms daily.

“These systems enable the hotel to manage waste efficiently and reduce its environmental impact, making them well suited to island-based tourism operations,” he said in a statement, last Thursday.

Nirat said The Racha Hotel also works closely with local authorities, as well as other hotels and businesses, on waste and wastewater management.

He said the coordinated approach covers all stages of waste handling, including collection, treatment and disposal, helping to keep the island clean and ready for long-term tourism growth.

The governor added that the visit offered a platform for practical knowledge exchange and highlighted the importance of adopting effective environmental practices in tourism areas.

“Insights gained from the visit are expected to support future planning as Phuket moves towards cleaner and more sustainable tourism management,” he added.

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a major tourism hub, known for its beaches and lively nightlife.