CHIANGMAI WELLNESS & GASTRONOMY CITY by Chiang Mai Tourism Network : Innovation Ecosystem Association Thai Lanna Spa Association Thai Halal Tourism Association Baan Thawai Association social enterprise VisitChiangMai SE joins hands to join the network Build “Huai Sai Rak Pa” from the problem of PM 2.5 and heat hotspots to discussions to find solutions, from meetings to master plans and starting to take action.
On April 25, 2024 at Baan Phing Kan Wellness Resort, the CHIANGMAI WELLNESS & GASTRONOMY CITY working group by the Chiang Mai Tourism Industry Council held a meeting and presented the “Huai Sai Rak Pa” project, a joint integration project. between community leaders, villagers, and people involved in the area and people who preserve forests In the area of Huai Sai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province, led by the Chiang Mai Tourism Industry Council. Baan Ping Kan Wellness Resort Kamnan and village headman of Huai Sai Subdistrict and CPF Public Company Limited, San Kamphaeng Branch, San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province
The objective is to reduce the occurrence of forest fires, reduce hotspots and reduce PM2.5 dust values, reducing the problem of natural disasters. Reduce the occurrence of greenhouse gases Create careers and increase income for local people, raise awareness and create awareness of the benefits of conserving the environment and natural resources. and preserve the local culture and way of life of the community.
This project is under the CHIANGMAI WELLNESS & GASTRONOMY CITY project. It operates in four main areas: environment, society, economy, and security. It has a period of 5 years from 2024 – 2028 in the Huai Sai Subdistrict area. San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province It received operational budget support from Baan Phing Kan Wellness Resort and CPF Public Company Limited, San Kamphaeng Branch, in this initial phase.
Important activities of the project include planting trees to increase forests. Planting 2,000 wild mango seedlings by the Eco-Innovation Association Making weirs to slow down water, creating fire barriers, and preserving the tradition of listening to snakehead fish sermons. To create merit in planting forests and conserving the environment together. Careers are promoted, jobs are created, and income is generated by promoting the raising of 3 types of chickens: good-humoured egg laying hens, broiler chickens, and fighting chickens, making organic fertilizer from chicken manure and leaves for sale, and strengthening strength Youth and housewives’ groups, arranging phaapaa offerings to purchase forest fire extinguishing equipment, setting up a fund to purchase oil for use in forest fire extinguishing missions. and supporting the work of the A.P.R.O., etc.
This project will be launched on June 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Weir Luang Ban Mae Tat area, Village No. 1, Huai Sai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province. There will be joint cleaning of the area at the head of the weir, helping each other. Breeding trees and seedlings To be used to plant merit and listen to sermons and then join together to plant a forest. It is expected that at least 300 people, interested people and the media will join the project in order to make all parties aware of and join in solving the PM 2.5 and hotspot problems that occur in the area. to continue to be sustainable and comprehensive
Report by: VisitChiangMai SE
