Krungthai Electric Scholarship Program Celebrates Mangrove Reforestation Success
Krungthai Electric held a commemorative event in Samut Songkhram to review the progress of a 50,000-tree mangrove restoration project initiated in 2017.
On September 13, 2026, the Krungthai Electric Scholarship Program organized a 'One Day Trip' event at the Mangrove Nature School in Samut Songkhram province. The initiative, titled 'Our Growing Footprint: Following the Forest Path to Sustainable Seeds,' brought together scholarship recipients, alumni, and company employees to observe the long-term impact of their environmental efforts.
According to Khaosod Online, the event highlighted the success of a reforestation project that began in 2017. Participants engaged in kayaking activities along the Bang Bo Canal to study the ecosystem and review the progress of the 'Return Soil, Return Forest' initiative. This project originally utilized bamboo wave breakers to stabilize sediment, eventually leading to the planting of 50,000 mangrove trees. Today, these trees serve as a natural barrier against coastal erosion and function as a nursery for marine life, supporting the local community's sustainable livelihood.
For residents and visitors, this project demonstrates the tangible results of long-term environmental conservation in the Samut Songkhram area. The event served as both an educational experience regarding coastal ecosystems and a celebration of community-driven restoration. While the project has reached its initial planting goal, the long-term monitoring of the forest's biodiversity and its ongoing role in coastal protection remain areas of continued observation by the organizers.
