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Suchart Opens CSR Activity for Sustainable Environmental Conservation

Suchart Opens CSR Activity for Sustainable Environmental Conservation

Khaosod•Politics•11d ago

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Minister Suchart launches a CSR event to foster government-private sector collaboration for sustainable environmental conservation, highlighting the role of the Environmental Fund.

  • •Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, opened a CSR activity promoting collaboration between government and the private sector for environmental conservation.
  • •The event, held at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, aimed to drive sustainable environmental conservation efforts and promote the role of the Environmental Fund.
  • •Key figures from government, private sector, educational institutions, NGOs, and local communities attended the event, which celebrated Khao Kheow Open Zoo's 48th anniversary.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, at 13:30, Minister Suchart Chomklin opened a CSR activity.
  • •Minister Suchart Chomklin emphasized the government's focus on balanced natural resource and environmental management.
  • •Minister Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening of an event promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) between the public and private sectors.
  • •The CSR event took place at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sriracha District, Chonburi Province.
  • •The event aimed to drive Thailand towards Nature Positive goals and achieve Net Zero by 2050.
  • •The Environmental Fund is highlighted as a key mechanism supporting conservation, restoration, and environmental management projects.
  • •The event coincided with the 48th anniversary celebration of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, serving as a learning center for wildlife conservation and biodiversity.
  • •The Ministry plans to elevate the Environmental Fund as a bridge between national policy and on-the-ground implementation, facilitating access to funds for organizations and communities.

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Key Quotes

Suchart Chomklin
"Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart congratulated Khao Kheow Open Zoo on its 48th anniversary, emphasizing that zoos are not just tourist attractions but also learning spaces that instill conservation consciousness in children, youth, and the public."
รมว.ทส. สุชาติ กล่าวแสดงความยินดีกับสวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียวในวาระครบรอบ 48 ปี พร้อมย้ำว่า สวนสัตว์ไม่ได้เป็นเพียงแหล่งท่องเที่ยว แต่เป็นพื้นที่แห่งการเรียนรู้ที่ช่วยปลูกฝังจิตสำนึกด้านการอนุรักษ์ธรรมชาติและสัตว์ป่าให้แก่เด็ก เยาวชน และประชาชน
Suchart Chomklin
"We will promote the concept of a 'Green Zoo' to be a modern, environmentally friendly learning space with efficient waste and wastewater management, cost-effective energy use, and the application of modern technology."
จะผลักดันแนวคิด “สวนสัตว์สีเขียว” ให้เป็นพื้นที่เรียนรู้ด้านสิ่งแวดล้อมที่ทันสมัย เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม มีการจัดการขยะและน้ำเสียอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ใช้พลังงานอย่างคุ้มค่า และประยุกต์ใช้เทคโนโลยีสมัยใหม่มาประยุกต์ใช้

Key Entities

Person

Suchart Chomklin(สุชาติ ชมกลิ่น)
Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Thailand during whose leadership the government prioritizes natural resource and environmental management.
Narit Niramaiwong(นายนริศ นิรามัยวงศ์)
Governor of Chonburi Province who attended the CSR event.
Boonchob Suttanamanaswong(นายบุญชอบ สุทธมนัสวงษ์)
Chairman of the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand Under Royal Patronage, who attended the CSR event.
Bannarak Sermthong(นายบรรณรักษ์ เสริมทอง)
Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning who attended the CSR event.

Organization

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(ทส.)ℹ️
The Thai government ministry responsible for natural resources and environmental affairs.
Environmental Fund(กองทุนสิ่งแวดล้อม)
A Thai fund that plays a crucial role in supporting environmental conservation, restoration, and management initiatives.

Place

Khao Kheow Open Zoo(สวนสัตว์เปิดเขาเขียว)
A zoo in Chonburi Province that hosted a CSR event and is celebrating its 48th anniversary.
Sriracha District(อำเภอศรีราชา)ℹ️
The district in Chonburi Province where Khao Kheow Open Zoo is located.
Chonburi Province(จังหวัดชลบุรี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Khao Kheow Open Zoo and Sriracha District are located.

Law

Corporate Social Responsibility : CSRℹ️
A concept promoted through the CSR activity to encourage partnership between government and private sectors in social responsibility.
Nature Positive
A national goal for Thailand that the initiatives discussed in the article aim to contribute to.
Net Zeroℹ️
A climate goal for Thailand targeted for achievement by the year 2050.