Your Guide to Sustainable Living in Thailand
Welcome to The Urban Green Scene, your trusted guide to sustainable living in Thailand. Our goal is simple: to make eco-friendly choices easier, clearer, and more accessible for everyone.
Whether you’re a long-term resident, a newly arrived expat, or a conscious traveler, this platform helps you navigate Thailand with a lighter footprint, while still enjoying everything the country has to offer.
Our Story
The Urban Green Scene began in 2008 as a small green directory focused on Bangkok. At the time, genuinely eco-conscious businesses were difficult to find, and reliable information was limited.
Since then, Thailand’s sustainability movement has grown dramatically. What started as a niche interest has become a vibrant community of individuals, businesses, and organisations committed to positive change. We’ve grown alongside this movement and continue to document, support, and connect Thailand’s evolving green scene.
Cutting Through the Greenwash
Today, terms like natural, eco, and green are everywhere. Unfortunately, not all claims are backed by meaningful action.
That’s why The Urban Green Scene focuses on credibility and transparency. We help you cut through greenwashing by highlighting businesses and initiatives that demonstrate genuine environmental and social responsibility.
Our curated directory helps you discover trusted places to:
- Eat: Organic cafés, plant-based kitchens, and farm-to-table restaurants
- Shop: Zero-waste stores, refill stations, and ethical brands
- Live: Energy-saving solutions, sustainable homes, and low-impact lifestyles
- Explore: Ecotourism destinations and environmentally responsible activities
We spotlight green businesses in Thailand that care about people, planet, and long-term impact.
Tools & Resources for Conscious Living
Sustainable living should feel practical, not overwhelming. That’s why we offer easy-to-use tools and resources to support your journey.
The Green Directory
A growing database of verified eco-friendly businesses and organisations across Thailand.
Thailand Green Map
Our Thailand Green Map helps you locate sustainable shops, cafés, refill stations, and eco services near you, making it easier to support local green initiatives wherever you are.
Beyond the Directory: Our Green Community
The Urban Green Scene is more than a directory. It’s a platform for education, connection, and compassion. We’re proud to work alongside our sister initiatives:
Bangkok Greenie
Our podcast & interview platform features in-depth conversations with sustainability leaders, social entrepreneurs, and grassroots changemakers shaping Thailand’s green future.
I Am Not a Pet
This initiative promotes responsible animal guardianship and animal welfare education, encouraging ethical and compassionate choices when it comes to pets and wildlife.
Join the Movement
Thank you for being part of our growing community. Every conscious choice, where you shop, eat, travel, and live,creates a ripple effect.
Explore the directory, discover green businesses, listen to inspiring stories, and help make Thailand a more sustainable place to call home.