The community charter of Sapphaya

The municipality of Sapphaya, in collaboration with the Market Revitalization Club of Sapphaya, held a meeting to establish a community charter that serves as an agreement among the community, the municipality, and tourist receptions. The charter includes the following agreements:

• Management of transportation systems and tourist parking
• Waste management, including waste disposal (including public awareness campaigns on waste management in the area)
• Promotion of boat paddling instead of motorboats
• Regulation of hawkers and street vendors
• Clear signage and adequate communication materials
• Prohibition of graffiti or vandalism in the area
• Shoe removal before entering various sites such as accommodations or temples
• Prohibition of selling illegal substances in the area
• No smoking in public areas
• Advocacy for bicycle use and provision of bicycle rental services for tourists
• Discouragement of plastic foam usage and promotion of cloth bags
• Advocacy against the sale and consumption of alcohol in tourist areas
• Advocacy against the sale and consumption of alcohol in tourist areas
• Provision of cloth bags by the municipality for tourists to borrow or purchase at cost in Green Market
• Clear understanding and communication of market regulations
• Advocacy for purchasing local products and avoiding toxic substances
• Businesses should have grease traps
• Advocacy for the use of electric vehicles instead of private vehicles

Establishing this community charter benefits area management, ensuring that tourists feel at ease when visiting.