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SUMMARY:O44 - Raising Dark Sky tourism and Light pollution awareness : The
  Amazing Dark Sky in Thailand
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261125T061500Z
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DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261112T142609Z
UID:indico-contribution-920@indico.narit.or.th
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Farprakay Jiarakoopt (NARIT)\nSince 2021\, over 110 
 sites in Thailand have been designated as dark sky areas by the National A
 stronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). In addition to the foc
 us on preserving pristine and pollution-free sky\, Amazing Dark Sky in Tha
 iland project also focus on the raising awareness on the issue of light po
 llution and promoting “Dark Sky tourism” as an engine for sustainable 
 socio-economic development. To support these goals NARIT also launches oth
 er programs aimed to compliment these effort. The "astro guide" training p
 rogram seek to train\, evaluate\, and certify astronomy outreach personnel
 s that will operate in these dark sky areas that is vital to the sustainab
 ility of the tourism of the dark sky preserves. In order to promote the da
 rk sky projects and raising awareness in the public sector\, "Dark Sky Sta
 r Party" are held annually receiving around 2\,000-3\,000 visitors. The su
 ccess of this program is a testament to how public institution can play a 
 privotal role in promotion dark sky awareness and bring economical develop
 ment to rural areas via astrotourism.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/
 238/contributions/920/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom II
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/920/
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