The Transformation of Ko Lipe and the Growing Crisis of Overtourism in Thailand’s Adang-Rawi Archipelago
Ko Lipe, a small island situated in the Adang-Rawi Archipelago of the Andaman Sea, has undergone a radical transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a remote backpacker outpost…
The Global Overtourism Framework: A Decade On, Revealing Its Rich-World Bias and Neglecting Developing Nations’ Realities
The travel industry has spent the better part of a decade talking about overtourism as if it were a universal condition with universal solutions. Reduce promotion. Disperse visitors geographically. Regulate…
Cruise Tourism Faces Growing Backlash: Destinations Implement Restrictions Amidst Overtourism and Environmental Concerns
Mexico’s recent decision to halt Royal Caribbean’s ambitious "Perfect Day" project, a development poised to inject $800 million into the local economy and create numerous jobs, appears counterintuitive at first…
The Evolution of Ko Lipe From Backpacker Paradise to a Case Study in Thai Overtourism and Environmental Degradation
The island of Ko Lipe, once regarded as one of Thailand’s final frontiers for intrepid travelers, has undergone a radical transformation over the past two decades, transitioning from a remote…













