Very wow! Thailand received praise Foreign countries recognize it as a champion for tiger conservation.
April 26th Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation revealed that according to Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister. and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has been assigned as a representative to attend the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference (SFTLC) between 22-23 April 2024 at Paro Raja. Kingdom of Bhutan, Dr. Rungnapa Pattanawiboon, Advisor to the Director-General of the National Parks Department, along with Dr. Somying Talahikorn, a specialist in wildlife conservation. Wildlife Conservation Office and Mrs. Sunee Saksuea, Director of the Foreign Affairs Division, attended the meeting.
Dr. Rungnapa gave a statement from Thailand. Report on the operations and achievements of tiger conservation. It has started since 2005, with the Thai government continuously providing budget support and resources for tiger conservation. in an area that is an important habitat for tigers Until being able to achieve the goals according to the National Tiger Action Plan No. 1 (2010-2022)
By increasing the tiger population in important tiger landscape areas, namely the Thung Yai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. A natural world heritage site covering an area of 6,400 sq. km. The results of camera traps capturing images of animals. It was found that the tiger population increased from 41 in 2014 to 100 in 2022.
In addition, tigers are found in areas that do not have the potential to be tiger habitat. This represents an increased opportunity for reproduction and ecosystem restoration. Lessons learned from Thailand’s more than 20 years of tiger conservation experience demonstrate the importance of a system for managing protected forest areas. in the form of an ecological landscape The necessity of qualitative patrols that cover the area and are continuous.
strict law enforcement Scientific tracking and reporting Patrolling and protecting the forest with the sacrifice and patience of the forest rangers. Participation of local communities and stakeholders in joint management of the area. Thailand will continue to implement the National Tiger Action Plan No. 2 (2022-2134). Under budget support from the Thai government Integrating work with government and private agencies in the country Further cooperation from experts and international partner organizations
After finishing his statement Heads of delegations from various countries and executives of international organizations came to express their admiration for the success of Thailand’s tiger conservation efforts. and said with one voice, Thailand is considered a champion of tiger conservation in Southeast Asia. It can be used as a model for operations in other tiger habitat countries. very well
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