As responsible tourism becomes more popular in reaction to the Covid-19 outbreak, which paints a clear picture of sustainable living, local residents and business owners in popular tourist destinations have learned how to combine the means of generating money and conserving their environment.
I recently visited Koh Tao, where I learned that the island receives around 40,000 visitors a month on average, indicating a recovery in tourism since Thailand completely opened its borders late last year. After observing the island's piers jammed with thousands of Thai and foreign visitors, the thought "How does this island deal with such a huge number of tourists?" immediately popped into my head.
