Thai National Parks Certified as New ASEAN Heritage Parks

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that Phu Khiao Forest - Nam Nao and Phu Kradueng national parks have been certified as ASEAN heritage parks.

 

Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhanadirek disclosed that both national parks are officially recognized as the 56th and 57th ASEAN heritage parks at the 17th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (17th AMME). The meeting was held in Lao PDR during August 23-24.

 

The spokesperson said the meeting also bestowed the ASEAN Eco-Schools Award at secondary and primary levels to Ban Hua Hin Municipality Demonstration School for its outstanding efforts in instilling environmental awareness in all aspects of education to students and surrounding communities.

 

The school has adopted the “Whole School Approach” as the development framework for its four missions of policy, teaching and learning, school environment management, and participatory networking. Montri Chuathaisong, a teacher at Ban Hua Hin Municipality Demonstration School, received the ASEAN Youth Eco-Champions Award.

 

Rachada said the government places great importance on conserving national park areas and maintaining balance and sustainability of natural resources. Recognition of Thai national parks at the ASEAN level was the result of an integrative effort between all concerned agencies. She also commended Ban Hua Hin Municipality Demonstration School for its efforts in raising environmental awareness among Thai youths.

 

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230828123306332

 

-- NNT 2023-08-28

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Does this mean that there is now three tier pricing in National Parks.

1. Thais
2. ASEAN citizens
3. Other foreigners

[hotchilli]

The grass must be greener?

[RandolphGB]

Another made-up award for places of no interest.