var textForPages =["Nowadays, environmental \u000d\u000aissues are a public \u000d\u000aconcern since many have \u000d\u000anegative impacts on the \u000d\u000aquality of everyone\u2019s life. \u000d\u000aDue to environmental awareness, many \u000d\u000aorganisations have launched Corporate \u000d\u000aSocial Responsibility (CSR) projects to \u000d\u000ahelp improve the environment.\u000d\u000aHowever, without appropriate \u000d\u000aknowledge, instead of restoring or \u000d\u000apreserving the environment, many \u000d\u000aCSR projects such as building weirs, \u000d\u000agrowing plants and releasing aquatic \u000d\u000acreatures have become greenwashing \u000d\u000apractices that actually cause damage \u000d\u000ato the environment. \u000d\u000aDr Rungsrit Kanjanavanit, a \u000d\u000acardiologist at the Faculty of Medicine, \u000d\u000aChiang Mai University, and the \u000d\u000afounder of the Lanna Bird and Nature \u000d\u000aConservation Club, gave an example \u000d\u000aof a CSR project that led to the near \u000d\u000aextinction of Siamese bat catfish which \u000d\u000acan only be found at Doi Inthanon \u000d\u000aNational Park. Created by a private \u000d\u000acompany, that CSR project built a \u000d\u000aweir at Hua Sai Lueang Waterfall in \u000d\u000aDoi Inthanon.\u000d\u000a\u201cBuilding weirs is a popular CSR \u000d\u000ainitiative. The construction of weirs \u000d\u000aleads to a change in the natural water \u000d\u000aflow conditions. When water naturally \u000d\u000aflows and hits rocks and other objects, \u000d\u000ait creates bubbles and oxygen. Thus, \u000d\u000awater is a habitat for many small \u000d\u000acreatures that we cannot see with our \u000d\u000anaked eyes,\u201d explained Dr Rungsrit.\u000d\u000a\u201cBuilding weirs slows down the \u000d\u000anatural water flow and increases \u000d\u000asedimentation which can make small \u000d\u000arock-dwelling marine creatures lose \u000d\u000atheir habitat and become extinct. After \u000d\u000abuilding weirs, water in that location \u000d\u000aturns into sewage. This is an example \u000d\u000aof how the weir that was built at Hua Sai \u000d\u000aLueang Waterfall changed the natural \u000d\u000ahabitat of the Siamese bat catfish, \u000d\u000acausing them to become endangered.\u000d\u000a\u201cAn annual animal survey of \u000d\u000aDoi Inthanon was conducted by \u000d\u000aenvironmental organisations and \u000d\u000athey discovered that Siamese bat \u000d\u000acatfish had disappeared from the weir \u000d\u000alocation. They had to send a letter to the \u000d\u000aToo many Corporate Social \u000d\u000aResponsibility projects are for show \u000d\u000aand can actually harm nature\u000d\u000acompany requesting them to tear down \u000d\u000athe weir. It took about four to five years \u000d\u000ato restore the environment.\u201d\u000d\u000aNonn Panitvong, a conservation \u000d\u000abiologist and member of the board \u000d\u000aat the Bird Conservation Society of \u000d\u000aThailand (BCST), explained that many \u000d\u000apeople assume that all weirs are good \u000d\u000afor the environment by claiming that \u000d\u000aHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The \u000d\u000aGreat used to say that. Actually, there \u000d\u000aare two kinds of weir that the late king \u000d\u000amentioned.\u000d\u000a\u201cOne good type of weir is the kind \u000d\u000athat raises the water level so that it \u000d\u000aflows into orchards and rice fields. \u000d\u000aThe other type helps in drought areas. \u000d\u000aHowever, building a weir in fertile \u000d\u000aareas interrupts the ecosystem. Some \u000d\u000aweirs were built with plastic sacks \u000d\u000awhich decayed into microplastics \u000d\u000ain a few years. Fish consumed those \u000d\u000amicroplastics and they were passed on \u000d\u000ato humans,\u201d said Nonn. \u000d\u000aDr Rungsrit Kanjanavanit, \u000d\u000aa cardiologist at the Faculty \u000d\u000aof Medicine, Chiang Mai \u000d\u000aUniversity, and the founder \u000d\u000aof the Lanna Bird and \u000d\u000aNature Conservation Club. \u000d\u000aNonn Panitvong, a conservation biologist and member of the board at the Bird Conservation Society of Thailand.\u000d\u000aBesides building a weir, growing \u000d\u000aforests is another popular CSR project. \u000d\u000aMost people assume that large-scale \u000d\u000atree planting will bring benefits to the \u000d\u000aenvironment. However, it can cause \u000d\u000anegative effects due to possible loss of \u000d\u000aecological diversity.\u000d\u000aDr Rungsrit explained that many \u000d\u000apeople think a forest is an area \u000d\u000aabundant with trees, without thinking \u000d\u000aabout forest biodiversity.\u000d\u000a\u201cIn the past, plants which are \u000d\u000ainvasive alien species such as Leucaena \u000d\u000aleucocephala and Eucalyptus were \u000d\u000abrought into Thailand because \u000d\u000athey grow fast. However, forests \u000d\u000ado not consist of only one type of \u000d\u000atree; they have complex and diverse \u000d\u000acomponents,\u201d Dr Rungsrit said. \u000d\u000a\u201cEcologically, damaged forests do \u000d\u000anot need to be regenerated by people \u000d\u000abecause there are seed banks in the \u000d\u000aforests. People need only to protect \u000d\u000aforests from wildfire and from being \u000d\u000arepeatedly destroyed. Forests can be \u000d\u000agradually restored by nature,\u201d explained \u000d\u000aDr Rungsrit.\u000d\u000a\u201cMany CSR projects involve \u000d\u000agrowing plants in mangrove forests \u000d\u000abecause pictures of participants with \u000d\u000aclothes smeared in mud make a good \u000d\u000aimpression. However, it is a waste of \u000d\u000atime and energy because most plants \u000d\u000afloat up after that. Many CSR projects are \u000d\u000acreated with a good purpose in mind, \u000d\u000abut without ecological knowledge, they \u000d\u000acan lead to a butterfly effect which can \u000d\u000adevastate the ecosystem.\u201d\u000d\u000aAdditionally, many CSR projects \u000d\u000ainvolve releasing aquatic creatures \u000d\u000aback to their natural habitat because \u000d\u000amost Buddhists believe that it is a way \u000d\u000aof making merit. However, releasing \u000d\u000aaquatic creatures can actually be a sin. \u000d\u000a\u201cReleasing alien species, such as \u000d\u000ahybrid clarias, suckers and Chinese \u000d\u000asoft-shelled turtles from Taiwan, isn\u2019t \u000d\u000aa good idea. These alien species are \u000d\u000aa threat to the indigenous aquatic \u000d\u000aspecies. They steal habitats and food \u000d\u000afrom local species and can reproduce \u000d\u000aquickly. It is difficult to get rid of them,\u201d \u000d\u000aNonn explained.\u000d\u000a\u201cAs for releasing local species into \u000d\u000athe wrong ecosystem, examples are \u000d\u000aThis special publication is edited by Soonruth Bunyamanee for Bangkok Post Public Company Limited. Writers Suwitcha Chaiyong, Tatat Bunnag, Vanniya Sriangura, Apinya Wipatayotin, Lamonphet Apisitniran | Copy Editor Christopher Ayre, Eric John Baker, \u000d\u000aFrank Stephen Thomson, Michael Rentoul, Simon Kind | Designer Cheerawath Khruasukhon | Photographs POST archives | Deputy Managing Editor Ratch Lunchaprasit | Advertising Sales FVP Nanthana Singkamala, Tel 0 2616 4440, Email nanthanas@bangkokpost.co.th \u000d\u000acichlids, eels and rugnosed frogs that \u000d\u000alive in shallow water. If these species \u000d\u000aare released into a river, they may \u000d\u000adie. If anyone wants to make merit by \u000d\u000areleasing aquatic animals, they should \u000d\u000acreate a pond at their place and take \u000d\u000acare of those animals themselves. \u000d\u000aInstead of releasing animals, I believe \u000d\u000aimproving the ecosystem is a better \u000d\u000away to help them. For example, don\u2019t \u000d\u000arelease wastewater into water sources. \u000d\u000aCollect trash left along waterways and \u000d\u000adispose of it in appropriate places and \u000d\u000alet animals live in their appropriate \u000d\u000aecosystems.\u201d\u000d\u000aTo avoid creating CSR projects \u000d\u000athat cause environmental issues, Dr \u000d\u000aRungsrit suggested organisations \u000d\u000apurchase and preserve lands and \u000d\u000acoastal areas. Moreover, Nonn \u000d\u000aencouraged them to donate money \u000d\u000ato or be volunteers at environmental \u000d\u000aorganiations.\u000d\u000a\u201cThere are not many environmental \u000d\u000aorganisations in Thailand and they lack \u000d\u000afunds. The BCST needs volunteers to \u000d\u000aget rid of alien plants. Donating money \u000d\u000ato environmental organisations such \u000d\u000aas the BCST and Seub Nakhasathien \u000d\u000aFoundation is an easy way to \u000d\u000aparticipate in CSR projects because \u000d\u000athese organisations work according to \u000d\u000aacademic principles and transparency,\u201d \u000d\u000asaid Nonn. \u000d\u000a\u201cThailand lacks natural areas \u000d\u000athat contribute to biodiversity and \u000d\u000abalance. I bought a rice field and left \u000d\u000ait to become a wetland, called Nam \u000d\u000aKham Nature Reserve in Chiang Rai. \u000d\u000aMany endangered birds frequent this \u000d\u000awetland. Both private and government \u000d\u000aorganisations can purchase natural \u000d\u000alands and preserve them. I believe \u000d\u000athis is true merit because it restores \u000d\u000athe ecosystem and also benefits the \u000d\u000apublic,\u201d said Dr Rungsrit.\u000d\u000aMOST PEOPLE ASSUME THAT\u000d\u000aLARGE-SCALE TREE PLANTING WILL \u000d\u000aBRING BENEFITS TO THE ENVIRONMENT. \u000d\u000aHOWEVER, IT CAN CAUSE NEGATIVE \u000d\u000aEFFECTS DUE TO POSSIBLE LOSS OF \u000d\u000aECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.\u000d\u000aSUWITCHA CHAIYONG\u000d\u000aSPECIAL PUBLICATION FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","DREAM COME TRUE\u000d\u000aOn the serene outskirts \u000d\u000aof Chiang Mai, nestled \u000d\u000aamong lush greenery and \u000d\u000avibrant fields, lies Ohkajhu \u000d\u000a\u2014 a beacon of sustainable \u000d\u000adining and organic farming.\u000d\u000aWhat began as a teenage dream \u000d\u000aamong a group of young visionaries has \u000d\u000aflourished into a thriving organic food \u000d\u000acompany with a network of restaurants \u000d\u000aacross Thailand. At its helm is Jirayuth \u000d\u000aPuwapoonpol, one of the three cofounders and chief agri-intelligence \u000d\u000aofficer, whose passion for promoting \u000d\u000ahealthy, chemical-free eating drives \u000d\u000aOhkajhu\u2019s mission forward.\u000d\u000aThe inception of Ohkajhu was rooted \u000d\u000ain Jirayuth\u2019s deep-seated desire to \u000d\u000aprovide his family and community with \u000d\u000awholesome, safe food.\u000d\u000a\u201cOur journey began unexpectedly,\u201d \u000d\u000areflected Jirayuth. \u201cWe never envisioned \u000d\u000astarting a restaurant business. It all \u000d\u000astemmed from a simple wish to grow \u000d\u000achemical-free vegetables for our loved \u000d\u000aones on our family\u2019s land in Chiang Mai.\u201d\u000d\u000aWhat started as a personal endeavour \u000d\u000asoon blossomed into a larger mission \u000d\u000ato redefine how food is grown, sourced \u000d\u000aand consumed in Thailand. Ohkajhu\u2019s \u000d\u000asuccess is intertwined with its unwavering \u000d\u000acommitment to sustainable principles.\u000d\u000a\u201cIn organic farming, balance is key,\u201d \u000d\u000aexplained Jirayuth. \u201cNo matter what \u000d\u000aform of farming we choose, it must \u000d\u000ahave an impact on the community \u000d\u000aand ecosystem. But we choose to farm \u000d\u000aorganically which is believed to have \u000d\u000athe least impact on the environment. \u000d\u000aWhatever part we play has an impact on \u000d\u000athe environment; we will try to cultivate \u000d\u000aor find other raw materials in order to \u000d\u000aachieve balance.\u000d\u000a\u201cFor example, using branches, leaves, \u000d\u000agarbage or animal droppings found in \u000d\u000athe community as raw materials for \u000d\u000amaking compost for use in organic \u000d\u000afarms in order to create a small \u000d\u000aecosystem in the community and help \u000d\u000areduce environmental pollution as well. \u000d\u000aEspecially nowadays, we need hundreds \u000d\u000aof tonnes of organic fertiliser every \u000d\u000amonth to farm.\u201d\u000d\u000aOhkajhu\u2019s impact extends far beyond \u000d\u000aits farm gates. The company is actively \u000d\u000aengaged in educating and empowering \u000d\u000alocal communities about healthy eating \u000d\u000aand sustainable agriculture.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe\u2019re passionate about sharing \u000d\u000aour farming expertise to empower \u000d\u000aother farmers to embrace sustainable \u000d\u000apractices,\u201d Jirayuth explained. \u201cOver the \u000d\u000apast four years, we have had contact and \u000d\u000aA simple desire to provide \u000d\u000ahealthy, chemical-free food \u000d\u000ais behind the success of \u000d\u000aOhkajhu restaurants\u000d\u000aAn Ohkajhu \u000d\u000aorganic \u000d\u000afarm.\u000d\u000aOhkajhu Bangkok branch.\u000d\u000aOHKAJHU\u2019S \u000d\u000aJOURNEY SERVES \u000d\u000aAS AN INSPIRATION \u000d\u000aFOR INDIVIDUALS \u000d\u000aAND BUSINESSES \u000d\u000aALIKE, \u000d\u000aSHOWCASING THE \u000d\u000aPROFOUND IMPACT \u000d\u000aOF SUSTAINABLE \u000d\u000aPRACTICES \u000d\u000aON HEALTH, \u000d\u000aCOMMUNITY \u000d\u000aAND THE \u000d\u000aENVIRONMENT.\u000d\u000aTATAT BUNNAG\u000d\u000abuilt relationships and networks with \u000d\u000amany groups of farmers, whether it is \u000d\u000athose who have agricultural plots in the \u000d\u000asame area or whether it is far from the \u000d\u000acommunity.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe will send a representative who \u000d\u000ais knowledgeable in organic farming to \u000d\u000agive advice. Or help inspect their soil \u000d\u000aor produce to see if it meets standards \u000d\u000aor not. These are things we think can \u000d\u000ahelp and develop communities to be \u000d\u000asustainable.\u201d\u000d\u000aMaintaining quality and freshness \u000d\u000ais paramount to Ohkajhu\u2019s ethos. \u000d\u000aIngredients are meticulously harvested \u000d\u000aand handled with care, adhering to \u000d\u000astringent organic guidelines.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe time our harvests meticulously to \u000d\u000apreserve freshness,\u201d said Jirayuth. \u000d\u000a\u201cIn organic farming, there are various \u000d\u000arules and regulations that we must always \u000d\u000aabide by. For example, in the matter of \u000d\u000aharvesting crops, we choose to harvest \u000d\u000aduring times when the Sun is not shining.\u000d\u000a\u201cFor example, in winter, we choose \u000d\u000ato harvest crops after 5pm. And if it\u2019s \u000d\u000asummer, we\u2019ll start harvesting after \u000d\u000a7pm. Our products will be checked for \u000d\u000aquality. Clean, harvested vegetables are \u000d\u000astored in a room with a cool temperature. \u000d\u000aThe transportation is also temperaturecontrolled at 3-5\u00baC to keep fruits and \u000d\u000avegetables fresh.\u201d\u000d\u000aDespite the challenges encountered \u000d\u000aalong the way, Ohkajhu has remained \u000d\u000asteadfast in its commitment to \u000d\u000asustainability.\u000d\u000a\u201cIn our early years, we encountered \u000d\u000aenvironmental hurdles,\u201d Jirayuth \u000d\u000arecalled. \u201cBut through perseverance, \u000d\u000ainnovation and data-driven planning, \u000d\u000awe\u2019ve adapted to combat climate change \u000d\u000aand mitigate resource scarcity. We have \u000d\u000aaccumulated enough data to help us \u000d\u000acalculate and plan each crop efficiently, \u000d\u000awith enough to distribute the produce to \u000d\u000aeach of our restaurants.\u201d\u000d\u000aOhkajhu\u2019s journey serves as an \u000d\u000ainspiration for individuals and businesses \u000d\u000aalike, showcasing the profound impact \u000d\u000aof sustainable practices on health, \u000d\u000acommunity and the environment. In \u000d\u000aa world increasingly conscious of the \u000d\u000afood we eat and its broader implications, \u000d\u000aOhkajhu stands as a testimony to the \u000d\u000atransformative power of embracing \u000d\u000anature\u2019s bounty in its purest form.\u000d\u000aAs Ohkajhu continues to expand, \u000d\u000aits roots remain firmly planted in the \u000d\u000asoil of sustainability, nourishing both \u000d\u000apeople and the planet, one organic \u000d\u000ameal at a time. With over 20 branches \u000d\u000aacross Thailand and three organic farms, \u000d\u000aOhkajhu has not only set a new standard \u000d\u000afor organic dining, but also paved the way \u000d\u000afor sustainable business practices in the \u000d\u000afood industry.\u000d\u000aLooking ahead, Ohkajhu envisions \u000d\u000agrowth with sustainability as its compass.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe aspire to reach more communities \u000d\u000aacross Thailand,\u201d said Jirayuth. \u000d\u000a\u201cExpanding our restaurant network will \u000d\u000aenable us to champion organic eating \u000d\u000aon a broader scale, all while upholding \u000d\u000aour unwavering commitment to quality.\u201d\u000d\u000aOhkajhu\u2019s story encapsulates the \u000d\u000aevolution of sustainable dining in \u000d\u000aThailand. From a high school dream \u000d\u000ato a thriving organic enterprise, \u000d\u000aJirayuth and his team have not only \u000d\u000acultivated vegetables but also nurtured \u000d\u000aa movement \u2014 a vision of a healthier, \u000d\u000amore sustainable future.\u000d\u000aOhkajhu organic farm and cafe.\u000d\u000aJirayuth \u000d\u000aPuwapoonpol \u000d\u000aof Ohkajhu.\u000d\u000aFRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","THAI UNION EMBRACES \u000d\u000aSUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE\u000d\u000aA must for the \u000d\u000aindustry, it says, \u000d\u000athough no one \u000d\u000afirm can soldier \u000d\u000aon alone\u000d\u000aThe sustainability journey is not \u000d\u000aan easy one but for Thai Union \u000d\u000ait\u2019s a must, Adam Brennan, the \u000d\u000agroup\u2019s chief sustainability \u000d\u000aofficer, said.\u000d\u000aThai Union Group, one of the \u000d\u000aworld\u2019s largest seafood manufacturers, \u000d\u000alaunched its first global sustainability \u000d\u000astrategy in 2016 to help sustain a better \u000d\u000afuture for the planet and aquaculture by \u000d\u000areshaping the seafood industry.\u000d\u000aA budget of $100 million was spent \u000d\u000aon the first phase of the initiative, with \u000d\u000aanother $200 million added to the \u000d\u000acampaign recently.\u000d\u000aSAVING THE PLANET\u000d\u000aSpeaking of the sustainability \u000d\u000amovement, there are opposite ends \u000d\u000aof the spectrum: the risk of not acting \u000d\u000aand the reward of acting, Mr Brennan \u000d\u000asaid.\u000d\u000a\u201cAt Thai Union, we need to make sure \u000d\u000awe prioritise the impacts and address all \u000d\u000athe social, environmental and material \u000d\u000aissues in our operation and all through \u000d\u000athe value chain,\u201d he added.\u000d\u000aUnless the company\u2019s resource \u000d\u000ais protected, managed or sourced \u000d\u000aresponsibly, continuity of supplies \u000d\u000acould be put at risk.\u000d\u000aAs climate change poses a huge threat \u000d\u000ato seafood, to tackle and minimise these \u000d\u000aimpacts is another priority.\u000d\u000a\u201cEven though the seafood industry is \u000d\u000aless carbon intensive than some others, \u000d\u000awe still have a role to play in lowering \u000d\u000acarbon emissions so we can align \u000d\u000aourselves with the Paris Agreement\u2019s \u000d\u000a1.5\u00b0C pathway,\u201d the company\u2019s CSO \u000d\u000asaid.\u000d\u000aThai Union\u2019s efforts to mitigate \u000d\u000athe effects of global warming include \u000d\u000areducing the fuel used on board fishing \u000d\u000avessels or switching to more sustainable \u000d\u000afuel.\u000d\u000aIn Thailand, the company is working \u000d\u000aon reducing greenhouse emissions and \u000d\u000aits carbon footprint by improving the \u000d\u000aenergy used by shrimp farms while \u000d\u000aoptimising feed in the supply chain.\u000d\u000aSoy, the main ingredient of the shrimp \u000d\u000afeed, is linked with deforestation, he \u000d\u000asaid.\u000d\u000aThe company\u2019s recently launched \u000d\u000aThai Shrimp Decarbonisation project \u000d\u000afocuses on making on-farm investments \u000d\u000ato enhance efficiency and productivity \u000d\u000aby reducing energy usage and \u000d\u000aincreasing the sourcing of sustainable \u000d\u000afeed ingredients.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe partner with the Nature \u000d\u000aConservancy, a well-known environmental NGO, to analyse how we \u000d\u000acan lower carbon emissions on the \u000d\u000aThai shrimp supply chain.\u201d\u000d\u000aThis crusade not only helps save \u000d\u000athe planet but also unlocks a new \u000d\u000aset of consumers who are more ecoconscious and concerned about what \u000d\u000athey put in their bodies.\u000d\u000a\u201cIt also opens the opportunity \u000d\u000ato attract potential ESG-orientated \u000d\u000ainvestors and retailers who are \u000d\u000aconscious about the sustainability \u000d\u000aimpact their investments make.\u201d\u000d\u000aThe circular economy concept is \u000d\u000aalso promoted to eliminate pollution \u000d\u000aand waste. \u201dWe are working to achieve \u000d\u000azero food loss, zero waste to landfill \u000d\u000aand zero wastewater by 2030.\u201d \u000d\u000aThe company\u2019s main fish plant in \u000d\u000aSamut Sakhon circulates its wastewater \u000d\u000aand releases zero wastewater to the \u000d\u000aenvironment, he said.\u000d\u000a\u201cBy achieving 100% wastewater \u000d\u000atreatment efficiency, we are showing it \u000d\u000ais possible to balance industrial growth \u000d\u000awith environmental stewardship.\u201d\u000d\u000aHELPING HUMANITY\u000d\u000aVarious risks caused by unsustainable activities also concern the \u000d\u000aindustry.\u000d\u000a\u201cAs the world population is \u000d\u000aincreasing, the ocean has a huge role \u000d\u000ain catering to the rising demand for \u000d\u000aprotein. And if sourced responsibly, \u000d\u000aseafood can help combat food \u000d\u000asecurity,\u201d he said.\u000d\u000aBecause the seafood industry \u000d\u000arelies heavily on migrant workers, \u000d\u000asafeguarding labour welfare is \u000d\u000aimportant. \u201cWe make sure we have \u000d\u000aBY ACHIEVING 100% WASTEWATER TREATMENT \u000d\u000aEFFICIENCY, WE ARE SHOWING IT IS POSSIBLE \u000d\u000aTO BALANCE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH WITH \u000d\u000aENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.\u000d\u000atools and partnerships to protect the \u000d\u000aworkers in our operation and supply \u000d\u000achain.\u000d\u000a\u201cMost of our labour is from \u000d\u000aneighbouring countries. We work with \u000d\u000acivil society organisations to monitor \u000d\u000atheir long and complex journey to ensure \u000d\u000athey are not exposed. Workers should not \u000d\u000apay for the job, he said, explaining the \u000d\u000acompany covers the costs during their \u000d\u000apassage.\u000d\u000aWORKING HAND IN HAND\u000d\u000aA journey towards sustainability \u000d\u000acannot be achieved by working alone, \u000d\u000aMr Brennan said. \u201cWe must overcome \u000d\u000achallenges together and many \u000d\u000astakeholders have a role to play.\u201d\u000d\u000aThai Union plans to show what it \u000d\u000adoes in Thailand to partner companies \u000d\u000aand competitors in other countries \u000d\u000aworldwide. However, he added: \u201cWe \u000d\u000adon\u2019t have all the expertise.\u000d\u000a\u201cIn our move towards sustainable \u000d\u000agrowth, Thai Union also works with many \u000d\u000aCSOs and NGOs around the world. We \u000d\u000adiscuss sustainability and share best \u000d\u000apractices and challenges to ensure we \u000d\u000adeliver on the commitment we set,\u201d he \u000d\u000asaid.\u000d\u000aThai Union currently chairs the \u000d\u000aSeafood Business for Ocean Stewardship \u000d\u000a(SeaBos), an organisation comprising the \u000d\u000aworld\u2019s nine largest seafood companies.\u000d\u000a\u201cAs a leader, we want to make sure best \u000d\u000apractices turn into the norm and the rest \u000d\u000aof the industry is with us.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe can show what the private sector \u000d\u000ais able to achieve on a voluntary basis. \u000d\u000aBut the importance is how to ensure the \u000d\u000apractice becomes a licence to operate. So, \u000d\u000aregulations by authorities have a critical \u000d\u000arole to play.\u000d\u000a\u201cThe government has ambitions to \u000d\u000aaccomplish net zero by 2065, which is \u000d\u000agreat,\u201d he said.\u000d\u000aVANNIYA SRIANGURA\u000d\u000aSaving the \u000d\u000aplanet.\u000d\u000aFRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","HAT YAI\u000d\u000aPAVES WAY\u000d\u000aTO HEALTHY, \u000d\u000aGREEN LIVING\u000d\u000aMore than 290,000 \u000d\u000apeople live in Hat Yai \u000d\u000aCity municipality, an \u000d\u000aeconomic and tourism \u000d\u000ahub in southern \u000d\u000aThailand.\u000d\u000aThis multi-cultural society encompassing Thai Buddhist, Muslim, and \u000d\u000aChinese cultures last year welcomed \u000d\u000amore than half a million international \u000d\u000avisitors, with over 4.1 billion baht made \u000d\u000ain the tourism sector. \u000d\u000aDespite its economic prosperity, the \u000d\u000acity keeps the momentum of sustainable \u000d\u000adevelopment alive.\u000d\u000aHat Yai\u2019s success as a smart and green \u000d\u000acity has been recognised by both domestic \u000d\u000aand international awards. Lately, it won \u000d\u000athe Sustainable Environment City Award \u000d\u000afrom the Department of Climate Change \u000d\u000aand Environment, for centres with a \u000d\u000apopulation of over 20,000.\u000d\u000aIn 2000 and 2010, Hat Yai experienced \u000d\u000amegafloods. Food shortages caused by \u000d\u000aparalysed transport made the city realise \u000d\u000athat responding quickly to the threats \u000d\u000aposed by climate change, including \u000d\u000aproviding food security and coping with \u000d\u000athe aftermath of disasters, is important.\u000d\u000aSo, the city came up with a strategy to \u000d\u000arespond to climate change. It includes \u000d\u000aa vegetable garden policy, encouraging \u000d\u000alocals to plant what they eat. It could help \u000d\u000apeople save money and promote food \u000d\u000ahealth through chemical-free vegetables.\u000d\u000aKnow-how in making fertiliser from \u000d\u000aorganic waste and bio-fermented water \u000d\u000awere also provided by the city to those \u000d\u000ainterested.\u000d\u000aSomporn Mueangthong, a senior \u000d\u000aofficial of Hat Yai City municipality, said \u000d\u000asustainability was key to setting a better \u000d\u000astandard of social, environmental and \u000d\u000aeconomic development.\u000d\u000aA green city strategy was put in place \u000d\u000ain 2002 under the support of the Asian \u000d\u000aDevelopment Bank (ADB) and the \u000d\u000aIndonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth \u000d\u000aTriangle (IMT-GT).\u000d\u000aBig efforts and solid cooperation from \u000d\u000astakeholders resulted in many domestic \u000d\u000aand international awards. Mr Somporn \u000d\u000acited the Asean ESC Award 2021 (Clean \u000d\u000aAir), organised by the Asean Working \u000d\u000aGroup on Environmentally Sustainable \u000d\u000aCities (AWGESC).\u000d\u000aThe group found that a major source \u000d\u000aof air pollution is from transport, and the \u000d\u000acorrect pathway for tackling pollution \u000d\u000awas to reduce heavy traffic. The Hat Yai \u000d\u000amunicipality came up with a \u201cWalking \u000d\u000aCity\u201d campaign, encouraging visitors to \u000d\u000aenjoy sightseeing by walking instead of \u000d\u000ausing vehicles.\u000d\u000a\u201cSuch approaches to tourism also \u000d\u000astimulate income for small-scale \u000d\u000ashops in the community and help \u000d\u000aboost sustainable growth for local \u000d\u000aentrepreneurs,\u201d he said.\u000d\u000aCurrently, 36% of the city\u2019s land \u000d\u000ais occupied by green areas which is \u000d\u000aexpected to increase to 40% before much \u000d\u000alonger.\u000d\u000aIn an attempt to lower carbon \u000d\u000aemissions, municipal authorities worked \u000d\u000aclosely with the Thailand Greenhouse \u000d\u000aGas Management Organization for \u000d\u000acarbon credit trades by changing \u000d\u000afluorescent tubes into LED for energy \u000d\u000asaving. So far, 1,451 tCO2eq have been \u000d\u000atraded worth 324,088 baht.\u000d\u000aThe money was spent on electric car \u000d\u000acharging stations to serve 600 electric \u000d\u000acars in the city free of charge.\u000d\u000aThe city\u2019s approach to clean energy \u000d\u000aalso has helped reduce greenhouse \u000d\u000agas emissions and micro-dust PM 2.5 \u000d\u000apollution.\u000d\u000aFor waste management, the \u000d\u000amunicipality introduced 3Rs for waste \u000d\u000areduction (reduce, re-use, recycle), with \u000d\u000a70 tonnes per day cut from the waste \u000d\u000amanagement system, divided into 30 \u000d\u000atonnes of recycling waste and the rest \u000d\u000aorganic waste.\u000d\u000aIt has also implemented wastewater \u000d\u000atreatment to reduce energy consumption. \u000d\u000aThe city has a giant pond with the \u000d\u000acapacity to treat up to 138,000 cubic \u000d\u000ametres of wastewater per day, over 90% \u000d\u000aof the water discharged by households.\u000d\u000a\u201cA clean environment is the answer for \u000d\u000aall,\u201d Mr Somporn said. \u201cIf we have a good \u000d\u000aenvironment, we can lure investment \u000d\u000afrom outside. Economic, environmental \u000d\u000aand social issues are all connected to \u000d\u000asustainability when we all live under the \u000d\u000aglobal risk of climate change,\u201d he said.\u000d\u000aThis year, the Department of \u000d\u000aClimate Change and Environment \u000d\u000adeclared 35 cities in Thailand as \u000d\u000asustainable environment cities under \u000d\u000athe government\u2019s policy to achieve the \u000d\u000acountry\u2019s sustainable development goals \u000d\u000ain 2030, the carbon neutrality mission by \u000d\u000a2050, and the net-zero greenhouse gas \u000d\u000aemissions goal by 2065.\u000d\u000aThe Hat Yai municipality also believes \u000d\u000athe theory of self-sufficiency initiated \u000d\u000aby His Majesty the late King Bhumibol \u000d\u000aAdulyadej The Great can help mitigate \u000d\u000athe impact of climate change by focusing \u000d\u000aon human resources development and \u000d\u000afriendly environmental practices, and \u000d\u000asupporting local communities in driving \u000d\u000asustainability issues.\u000d\u000aHat Yai, an economic hub \u000d\u000ain southern Thailand, \u000d\u000achampions eco-friendly \u000d\u000ainitiatives, earning \u000d\u000aaccolades for its green city \u000d\u000astrategy and commitment \u000d\u000ato sustainability\u000d\u000aAPINYA WIPATAYOTIN\u000d\u000aTHE CITY\u2019S \u000d\u000aAPPROACH TO \u000d\u000aCLEAN ENERGY \u000d\u000aALSO HAS \u000d\u000aHELPED REDUCE \u000d\u000aGREENHOUSE GAS \u000d\u000aEMISSIONS AND \u000d\u000aMICRO-DUST PM \u000d\u000a2.5 POLLUTION.\u000d\u000aFRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 ","GREEN INNOVATIONS DRIVE 53% OF SCG\u2019S SALES\u000d\u000aS\u000d\u000aince the 2009 launch of \u000d\u000a\u201cSCG eco value\u201d, Siam \u000d\u000aCement Group\u2019s label for its \u000d\u000aeco-friendly products and \u000d\u000aservices, Thailand\u2019s largest \u000d\u000acement manufacturer and industrial \u000d\u000aconglomerate has consistently \u000d\u000aintegrated environmentally friendly \u000d\u000apractices into its operations.\u000d\u000aFifteen years later, revenue \u000d\u000afrom SCG\u2019s green innovations now \u000d\u000aconstitutes 53% of its total sales.\u000d\u000a\u201cBy 2030, we aim to achieve a target \u000d\u000aof 67%, all thanks to the collective \u000d\u000aeffort,\u201d said Thammasak Sethaudom, \u000d\u000apresident and chief executive of SCG, at \u000d\u000athe recent \u201cSCG \u2014 the Possibilities for \u000d\u000aInclusive Green Growth\u201d event.\u000d\u000aThe event highlighted SCG\u2019s \u000d\u000acommitment to achieving a net-zero \u000d\u000agoal, striving for equilibrium between \u000d\u000agreenhouse gas emissions and \u000d\u000aabsorption.\u000d\u000aSCG wants to achieve its net-zero \u000d\u000atarget by 2050 and aims to reduce \u000d\u000agreenhouse gas emissions by at least \u000d\u000a20% within 2030. \u000d\u000a\u201cWe are ready to move forward by \u000d\u000asupporting and encouraging everyone \u000d\u000ato fully unleash their potential in \u000d\u000aorder to create a low-carbon society \u000d\u000awhere people enjoy a high quality of \u000d\u000alife, economic growth and a liveable \u000d\u000aenvironment.\u201d\u000d\u000aSCG has allocated a budget of 10 \u000d\u000abillion baht for the development of lowcarbon production processes and green \u000d\u000ainnovations in 2024. The majority of the \u000d\u000abudget will be spent on petrochemicals, \u000d\u000afollowed by renewable energy.\u000d\u000aThe company\u2019s push for the \u000d\u000adevelopment of green innovations and \u000d\u000aeco-friendly operations will form part \u000d\u000aof efforts worldwide to reduce carbon \u000d\u000adioxide emissions, which are blamed \u000d\u000afor contributing to global warming and \u000d\u000aextreme weather events.\u000d\u000aNEW CEMENT\u000d\u000aSCG is developing low-carbon \u000d\u000acement in order to launch new ecofriendly products in the construction \u000d\u000asector and to support a project \u000d\u000ainvolving cement plants in Saraburi \u000d\u000aaimed at turning waste into energy.\u000d\u000aLow-carbon cement can be used \u000d\u000afor structural work and interior \u000d\u000adecoration. The company wants to \u000d\u000acreate a new form of cement that is \u000d\u000aboth environmentally friendly and \u000d\u000adurable.\u000d\u000aSCG has now developed its secondgeneration cement product, which \u000d\u000areduces carbon dioxide emissions by \u000d\u000aroughly 15-20%, said Mr Thammasak.\u000d\u000aThe company sees its campaign \u000d\u000aagainst global warming as an \u000d\u000aopportunity to foster collaboration \u000d\u000aacross various sectors, including the \u000d\u000apublic sector, businesses, and civil \u000d\u000asociety, with the aim of establishing \u000d\u000aa low-carbon society.\u000d\u000aOne of SCG\u2019s projects \u2014 the \u000d\u000a\u201cSaraburi Sandbox\u201d \u2014 involves \u000d\u000acooperation among state agencies, \u000d\u000abusinesses and residents to better \u000d\u000amanage waste. Saraburi, a central \u000d\u000aprovince that hosts some of Thailand\u2019s \u000d\u000alargest cement production facilities, is \u000d\u000aexpected to become a model for waste \u000d\u000amanagement.\u000d\u000aUnder the cooperation, cement \u000d\u000aproducers use waste from mining, \u000d\u000acement factories and nearby \u000d\u000acommunities as raw materials \u000d\u000ato produce a new fuel, known as \u000d\u000aignitable waste pallets to replace \u000d\u000aimported coal, according to the Thai \u000d\u000aCement Manufacturers Association. \u000d\u000aThey want to make use of waste that \u000d\u000acannot be reused or recycled, aiming \u000d\u000ato reduce waste in the province.\u000d\u000aSince launching \u000d\u000a\u201cSCG eco value\u201d \u000d\u000ain 2009, Siam \u000d\u000aCement Group\u2019s \u000d\u000aeco-friendly \u000d\u000apractices now \u000d\u000aaccount for \u000d\u000aover half of its \u000d\u000arevenue\u000d\u000aSCG WANTS TO \u000d\u000aACHIEVE ITS \u000d\u000aNET-ZERO TARGET \u000d\u000aBY 2050 AND \u000d\u000aAIMS TO REDUCE \u000d\u000aGREENHOUSE GAS \u000d\u000aEMISSIONS BY\u000d\u000aAT LEAST 20% \u000d\u000aWITHIN 2030.\u000d\u000aA heat battery, \u000d\u000awhich turns solar \u000d\u000apower into heat, \u000d\u000apromotes use of \u000d\u000aclean energy in \u000d\u000athe manufacturing \u000d\u000asector.\u000d\u000aMr Thammasak is\u000d\u000acommitted to further\u000d\u000adriving SCG\u2019s efforts\u000d\u000ato offer more green \u000d\u000ainnovations.\u000d\u000aSCG showcases technology that produces low-carbon cement during the event \u201cSCG \u2013 the Possibilities for Inclusive Green Growth.\u201d\u000d\u000aGREEN CHEMICALS\u000d\u000aSCG Chemicals (SCGC), a subsidiary \u000d\u000aof SCG, continues to develop green \u000d\u000apolymer innovations, boost the recycling \u000d\u000acapacity of post-consumer plastics and \u000d\u000afind ways to reduce carbon dioxide \u000d\u000aemissions through the development of \u000d\u000anew plastics.\u000d\u000aBy increasing the recycling capacity, \u000d\u000athe company has set a target to \u000d\u000aproduce up to 1 million tonnes of green \u000d\u000apolymers under the low-waste and lowcarbon concept by 2030, said Mongkol \u000d\u000aHengrojanasophon, chief operation \u000d\u000aofficer at SCGC.\u000d\u000aThe company also utilises electrical \u000d\u000ascrap by recycling plastics from these \u000d\u000awaste materials. \u000d\u000aSCGC has also teamed up with \u000d\u000aNetherlands-based Avantium NV, \u000d\u000aa technology provider in the area \u000d\u000aof renewable chemistry, to jointly \u000d\u000adrive efforts towards carbon \u000d\u000aneutrality, a balance between carbon \u000d\u000adioxide emissions and absorption, \u000d\u000athrough a carbon-negative plastics \u000d\u000aproject.\u000d\u000aThe two companies aim to transform \u000d\u000acarbon dioxide into carbon-negative \u000d\u000aplastics, which would eliminate the \u000d\u000acarbon dioxide emissions associated \u000d\u000awith the conventional polymer \u000d\u000aproduction process that relies on fossil \u000d\u000afuels as a primary raw material.\u000d\u000aSCGC and Avantium have agreed \u000d\u000ato develop a carbon-negative plastics \u000d\u000aplant, with production capacity of 10 \u000d\u000atonnes a year.\u000d\u000aCLEAN ENERGY\u000d\u000aSCG is making use of solar energy \u000d\u000ain cooperation with US clean energy \u000d\u000astartup Rondo Energy in a heat battery \u000d\u000aproject, said Mr Thammasak.\u000d\u000aAlso known as thermal energy \u000d\u000astorage, heat batteries can transform \u000d\u000aelectricity generated by solar panels \u000d\u000ainto heat, which can be stored for use \u000d\u000ain industrial operations.\u000d\u000aThis technology supports widespread \u000d\u000aefforts to replace fossil fuels with clean \u000d\u000aenergy, which has become increasingly \u000d\u000aimportant as world takes more serious \u000d\u000asteps to combat global warming, he said.\u000d\u000aLAMONPHET APISITNIRAN\u000d\u000aFRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 \u000d\u000aWE DON\u2019T SAY IT\u2019S EASY \u2013 BUT POSSIBLE. TOGETHER. WE DON\u2019T SAY IT\u2019S EASY \u2013 BUT POSSIBLE. TOGETHER.","Thai textiles have been \u000d\u000adeveloped for sustainable \u000d\u000afashion under the endeavours \u000d\u000aof Her Royal Highness \u000d\u000aPrincess Sirivannavari \u000d\u000aNariratana Rajakanya in an effort to \u000d\u000aboost popularity and preserve Thai \u000d\u000atextiles among younger generations. The \u000d\u000aPrincess has vigorously promoted this \u000d\u000afield of work, with many Thai citizens \u000d\u000awitnessing the result of her endeavours, \u000d\u000asimilar to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit \u000d\u000aThe Queen Mother, as the Princess has \u000d\u000afurther developed Her Majesty\u2019s works.\u000d\u000aRecently, the Bangkok Post had the \u000d\u000aopportunity to interview Suttipong \u000d\u000aJuljarern, Permanent Secretary for \u000d\u000aInterior, and his wife, Dr Wandee \u000d\u000aKhunchornyakong Juljarern, who \u000d\u000aserves as the President of Ministry of \u000d\u000aInterior\u2019s Ladies Association, about \u000d\u000atheir direct contribution to this field of \u000d\u000awork. Mr Suttipong said the Princess \u000d\u000ahas desired to alleviate the burden of \u000d\u000aHis Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn \u000d\u000aPhra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and continue \u000d\u000athe work initiated by Her Majesty Queen \u000d\u000aSirikit The Queen Mother.\u000d\u000aREVIVING THAI TEXTILES FOR \u000d\u000aMODERN SUSTAINABILITY\u000d\u000aHer Royal Highness \u000d\u000aPrincess Sirivannavari \u000d\u000adrives sustainable fashion, \u000d\u000ablending tradition with \u000d\u000amodernity to inspire \u000d\u000ayounger generations\u000d\u000aSUPOJ WANCHAROEN\u000d\u000aThis is in line with the royal \u000d\u000aproclamation delivered by His Majesty \u000d\u000athe King during his coronation on 4 May \u000d\u000a2019, where His Majesty declared, \u201cWe \u000d\u000awill continue, preserve and rule the land \u000d\u000awith righteousness for the benefit and \u000d\u000ahappiness of all people.\u201d\u000d\u000aAs the efforts of the ministry to \u000d\u000aalleviate the hardship of people are \u000d\u000arecognised, the Princess then sought \u000d\u000aassistance in delivering her initiatives to \u000d\u000athe public to continue the support of Arts \u000d\u000aand Crafts Centres by focusing on local \u000d\u000atextiles in each province. Mr Suttipong \u000d\u000asaid he and his wife had the opportunity \u000d\u000ato carry out the initiatives from Her Royal \u000d\u000aHighness Princess Sirivannavari because \u000d\u000athe Ministry of Interior has units across \u000d\u000athe country responsible for the wellbeing of people in all 76 provinces, which \u000d\u000asets it apart from other ministries.\u000d\u000a\u201cBoth of us had the opportunity \u000d\u000ato carry out the Princess\u2019s initiatives \u000d\u000aas the ministry has duties different \u000d\u000afrom other ministries. Our agencies \u000d\u000ahave responsibility for the well-being, \u000d\u000acuring suffering, nourishing happiness, \u000d\u000aof people in all 76 provinces,\u201d he said. \u000d\u000aMr Suttipong said during his tenure as \u000d\u000aDirector-General of the Community \u000d\u000aDevelopment Department in 2019, the \u000d\u000aPrincess began her plans to perpetuate \u000d\u000aHer Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen \u000d\u000aMother\u2019s legacy and mitigate His Majesty \u000d\u000athe King\u2019s burden to help local villagers \u000d\u000ato resolve unsold textiles.\u000d\u000aThai textiles feature traditional \u000d\u000adesigns, patterns, colours, and \u000d\u000atechniques. However, the Princess was \u000d\u000aaware that the old-fashioned textiles lack \u000d\u000aappeal among younger generations, so \u000d\u000ashe applied the Western concepts she \u000d\u000ahad studied and experienced to develop \u000d\u000athe products.\u000d\u000aTo make these products popular \u000d\u000aamong younger generations, the \u000d\u000aPrincess has created various styles \u000d\u000ato meet every generation\u2019s needs by \u000d\u000aintroducing a range of colour shades and \u000d\u000apattern designs. Coaching sessions have \u000d\u000aalso been provided to locals, while the \u000d\u000aMinistry of Interior has been tasked with \u000d\u000aencouraging locals to finish homework \u000d\u000aand assignments. The Princess has also \u000d\u000ainspired villagers to design trendy Thai \u000d\u000atextiles besides traditional and formal \u000d\u000astyles.\u000d\u000aHer coaching team includes \u000d\u000arenowned designers, such as Polpat \u000d\u000a\u201cMoo Asava\u201d Asavaprapha and Kullawit \u000d\u000a\u201cFord\u201d Laosuksri. They have played the \u000d\u000arole of motivating villagers to set a new \u000d\u000amindset to produce versatile styles for \u000d\u000apeople of all ages.\u000d\u000a\u201cAs an official of the ministry, our role \u000d\u000ais to deliver know-how to locals because \u000d\u000awe lacked fashion knowledge. We then \u000d\u000aassisted the Princess to promote the \u000d\u000aprofession of designing chemical-free \u000d\u000alocal textiles,\u201d said Mr Suttipong.\u000d\u000a\u201cWe also organised contests to create \u000d\u000amotivation, such as young designer \u000d\u000acompetitions and fashion shows. This \u000d\u000ainitiative boosted the sales of Thai textiles \u000d\u000awith patents to prevent counterfeit \u000d\u000aitems.\u201d\u000d\u000aDr Wandee said the feedback is \u000d\u000apositive. Nowadays, many people are \u000d\u000aseen wearing Thai textiles due to modern \u000d\u000astyles with diverse patterns. The Princess \u000d\u000ais a great leader who has inspired people \u000d\u000ato embrace Thai attire, she said, adding \u000d\u000athat Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin \u000d\u000aacts as a good influencer to wear Thai \u000d\u000aclothing.\u000d\u000a\u201cHer Royal Highness did not just \u000d\u000astop here, but the Princess aims to \u000d\u000aexpand sustainable fashion to other \u000d\u000afields of work, such as environmental \u000d\u000aconservation, stressing the participation \u000d\u000aof younger generations and ensuring \u000d\u000agood income earned from the products,\u201d \u000d\u000asaid Dr Wandee.\u000d\u000a\u201cThe Princess also extended her \u000d\u000aefforts to make social stability by \u000d\u000apromoting drug-free communities \u000d\u000aand environmental conservation, \u000d\u000aand volunteering, in order to lead \u000d\u000ato the formation of this professional \u000d\u000agroup based on the principles of selfsufficiency,\u201d she said. \u201cEverything starts \u000d\u000awith fashion to end at a sustainable \u000d\u000avillage.\u201d\u000d\u000aTo achieve 17 world Sustainable \u000d\u000aDevelopment Goals (SDGs) for the \u000d\u000afuture and leave no one behind, she \u000d\u000aalso pointed out the importance of the \u000d\u000aassociation to play a role in preserving \u000d\u000aand expanding the cultural heritage, \u000d\u000aincluding traditional crafts and textiles, \u000d\u000aamid the changes of the era.\u000d\u000aTHE PRINCESS \u000d\u000aAIMS TO EXPAND \u000d\u000aSUSTAINABLE \u000d\u000aFASHION TO \u000d\u000aOTHER FIELDS OF \u000d\u000aWORK, SUCH AS \u000d\u000aENVIRONMENTAL \u000d\u000aCONSERVATION, \u000d\u000aSTRESSING THE \u000d\u000aPARTICIPATION \u000d\u000aOF YOUNGER \u000d\u000aGENERATIONS \u000d\u000aAND ENSURING \u000d\u000aGOOD INCOME \u000d\u000aEARNED FROM THE \u000d\u000aPRODUCTS.\u000d\u000aPRINCESS SIRIVANNAVARI \u000d\u000aBESTOWS \u201cSUSTAINABLE \u000d\u000aFASHION\u201d LOGO\u000d\u000aHer Royal Highness Princess \u000d\u000aSirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya \u000d\u000agraciously bestowed the\u000d\u000a\u201cSustainable Fashion\u201d logo designed \u000d\u000aby the princess on certified textile \u000d\u000aproducts. Seen in photo:\u000d\u000aHer Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari\u000d\u000aNariratana Rajakanya (centre); \u000d\u000aThananon Niramit (left), wife of \u000d\u000aAnutin Charnvirakul; Anutin Charnvirakul \u000d\u000a(2nd left), Deputy Prime Minister and \u000d\u000aMinister of Interior; Gita Sabharwal\u000d\u000a(3rd left), UN resident coordinator in \u000d\u000aIndonesia; Dr Pakpilai Thavisin (3rd right), \u000d\u000awife of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin; \u000d\u000aDr Wandee Khunchornyakong Juljarern \u000d\u000a(2nd right), President of Ministry of \u000d\u000aInterior\u2019s Ladies Association; \u000d\u000aSuttipong Juljarern (right), \u000d\u000aPermanent Secretary for Interior.\u000d\u000aFRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 "]