Bangkok: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organized a carbon reduction activity to honor Her Majesty the Queen Mother. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is organizing the "Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment: Unite to Reduce Carbon: Dust, Plastic, and Food Waste" event in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother on the occasion of her 93rd birthday on August 12, 2025. The campaign aims to reduce PM2.5 dust, single-use plastic waste, and food waste, which are major causes of climate change.
According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the opening ceremony at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi), Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. The event was attended by a large number of participants from the government, private sector, the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning Office (NESDB) network, and the public sector.
Dr. Pirun Saiyasitphanich, Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, reported that the event aims to raise knowledge, understanding, and awareness of the country's pressing environmental issues, including PM2.5 dust, single-use plastics, and food waste, all of which are accelerating factors in climate change and directly impacting people's quality of life.
On this occasion, Dr. Chalermchai presented the "Green Temple: Reduce Dust, Reduce Carbon" award to Phrakhanchan Jeen Tham Wachiranuwat, the abbot of Wat Mangkorn Kamalawat. He has implemented environmentally sound practices at his temple, such as refraining from burning incense, burning joss paper, and separating recyclable and food waste. This exemplary model can be replicated by other religious institutions and communities nationwide.
The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment then led executives, officials, representatives from district offices, the Natural Resources and Environment Network, and the public in a campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics. The campaign included distributing cloth bags to residents in the Yaowarat area, as well as a campaign to reduce food waste in the surrounding area, aiming to raise awareness of responsible consumption.
Dr. Chalermchai emphasized that solving environmental problems requires "cooperative efforts" from all sectors. Beginning behavioral change today will have lasting effects on our children's future.