On October 2, 2024, which marks the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment alongside Mr. Atthapol Charoenshansa, the Director-General of the Department, presided over the opening ceremony of the Centre for Public Assistance on Wildlife (CPAW).
This centre has received funding to improve its facilities on the 12th floor of the Sueb Nakhasathien Building, Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, from WWF Thailand. Enhancing wildlife conservation activities and providing immediate assistance to communities impacted by wildlife incidents are the goals of CPAW.
Through encouraging ecological citizenship and increasing public awareness of wildlife management and conservation, this effort seeks to cultivate a new mindset among the general population. It aims to successfully lessen human-wildlife conflict, safeguard wildlife welfare, and minimise loss of life and property.
The CEO of WWF Thailand, Pimpavadee Phaholyothin, received the Honorary Award “Forest Resource Protector” from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, during the department’s 22nd anniversary celebration.
