<b>The Intersection of Regenerative Tourism, Human Rights and Migration – a Thai – Myanmar Case Study from Chiang Mai / Thailand</b>

Abstract Regenerative Tourism at the Intersection of Human Rights and Forced Migration: Opportunities and Challenges for Equitable Tourism Development. In the current global context, where forced migration is increasing due to conflict, climate change, and socio-economic crises, complex intersections emerge between tourism development, human rights, and displacement. This study examines the interrelations between regenerative tourism and human rights, with a particular focus on the integration and protection of forced migrants in tourism regions. Drawing on an interdisciplinary literature review and a case study of Burmese refugees in Thailand, the research analyses how tourism strategies can be designed to be socially regenerative. Approximately 1.9 to 5 million Burmese migrants have sought refuge in Thailand, yet their stories are often silenced in tourism narratives. This section addresses challenges such as self-determined integration and labour rights into the tourism sector, especially for foreign guides in Thailand. The findings reveal that regenerative tourism holds significant potential for inclusive development—yet only if political frameworks, human rights standards, and the active participation of refugees as well as local communities are ensured.