Culture
Royal Forest Department Receives Two 2026 Lertrat Awards
The Royal Forest Department has been honored with two Lertrat awards for its community forestry and digital service initiatives.
On September 11, 2026, the Royal Forest Department was recognized with two prestigious Lertrat awards during a ceremony held at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. According to Khaosod Online, the awards were presented by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan to honor government agencies that demonstrate excellence in public service and administrative efficiency.
The department received these accolades for two specific initiatives: the 'Ban Ton Tan Community Forest' project and the 'eTree' digital system. These projects were selected by the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) for their focus on transparency, convenience, and sustainable public benefit. Dr. Pongpayak Sriya, Deputy Director-General of the Royal Forest Department, accepted the awards on behalf of the agency, noting that the recognition reflects the staff's commitment to creating tangible benefits for the country and fostering public participation in forest conservation.
For residents and travelers, these awards highlight the government's ongoing efforts to digitize environmental services and support community-led conservation. While the awards confirm the successful implementation of these specific programs, it remains to be seen how the eTree system will be further expanded to improve accessibility for the general public or international stakeholders interested in forestry data. The department continues to emphasize its goal of sustainable forest management through these recognized administrative improvements.
