Dr. Kaewta Muangasame

Asst. Prof. Dr. Kaewta Muangasame is an Assistant Professor in the Tourism and Hospitality Management Division at Mahidol University International College and Chief of the Sustainable Tourism in Action Center (STAC–Thailand). She currently serves as Principal Consultant and Project Lead for the Thailand Green Tourism Plan 2030, a national initiative led by Thailand’s Department of Tourism. Her academic and professional interests include sustainable tourism, destination management, community-based tourism, gastronomy tourism, and the implementation of sustainability standards. Dr. Muangasame works closely with government agencies, local communities, tourism businesses, academic institutions, and international organisations, including Green Destinations, GSTC, and Travelife. Her work focuses on connecting research, policy, and practical action to strengthen sustainable tourism governance and destination competitiveness. She is particularly committed to developing local capacity, creating