We are excited to share a significant milestone in our journey toward creating a fairer, more equitable tourism industry in Thailand. As of September 2024, Tripseed has officially become a member of the Social Enterprise Thailand Association (SE Thailand), a network of over 100 social-purpose businesses across the country. This recognition is a major step forward in our mission to drive meaningful social change in Thailand’s tourism sector.
Why This Matters to Us
For years, we’ve been committed to addressing deep-rooted challenges in tourism, such as economic leakage, gender inequality, and inclusivity. We believe tourism has the power to uplift communities, but only when done responsibly. Becoming part of SE Thailand gives us the opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded businesses across the country to further amplify this impact.
A Shared Vision for Positive Change
Our membership with SE Thailand aligns closely with our efforts to reshape Thailand’s tourism landscape, particularly by challenging the foreign-dominated Destination Management Company (DMC) sector and advocating for equal opportunities for local businesses. By keeping tourism revenue within Thailand, we can help foster a more economically inclusive market that truly benefits local individuals, businesses, and communities.
As one of only six members within the Travel and Tourism sector in SE Thailand—alongside impactful companies like SiamRise, Local Alike and FindFolk—we’re proud to be part of this movement. Together, we’re working to create an industry where purpose comes before profit, ensuring that tourism serves as a force for good.
Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism
One of the things that excites us most about this membership is the potential for collaboration. SE Thailand connects us with social entrepreneurs from diverse industries, all focused on creating sustainable, ethical solutions. By sharing ideas, strategies, and innovations, we’re exploring new ways to tackle some of the most pressing issues in tourism.
We also see this as an important step for the international travel trade. Overseas travel agents and tour operators play a key role in responsible tourism, and by partnering with Tripseed, they have a unique opportunity to reduce economic leakage and support the livelihoods of local communities in a genuine, sustainable way.
Looking Ahead
Our journey doesn’t end here. We’re excited about what this membership means for the future of Tripseed and for the tourism industry as a whole. We’re grateful to SE Thailand for welcoming us into their network and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to drive positive change, not just within Thailand, but throughout the global travel landscape.
Thank you for supporting us on this journey, and for being part of a movement that’s making tourism more ethical, inclusive, and impactful for everyone involved.
