Governor General of Australia Visit the Ing River Basin Area Care Project

Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Admire the forest care of the Ban Pa Kha community, Khun Tan District, Chiang Rai Province, on the occasion of traveling to observe the progress of the project. 'Strengthening the ability to cope with climate change A case study of the Ing River Basin' General David Hurley, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and his wife, Mrs. Linda Hurley, traveled to Chiang Rai Province. On the occasion of his official visit to Thailand By visiting the project 'Strengthening the ability to cope with climate change, a case study of the Ing River Basin' in the Ban Pa Kha wetland forest or Som Saeng forest, Khun Tan District, Chiang Rai Province. with Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Leading the head of government agency and the villagers of Pa Kha joined in welcoming this opportunity to participate in the Bai Sri Su Khwan ceremony in Lanna style. and greeting the villagers in a friendly manner and see OTOP products of Khun Tan District General David Hurley, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Say thank you to everyone who came to welcome us. Feel proud of the projects that Australia has supported. in taking care of the Ing River Basin area who received progress from the research team Mae Fah Luang University along with praising the community that took part Thank you for your cooperation in every aspect. and the environment is a problem that must be continuously solved together For this project It is a collaboration of the Australian Embassy. Oxfam organization Mae Fah Luang University Kasetsart University Ubon Ratchathani University and Mahasarakham University The objective is to conduct research on the environment and culture in the Mekong River Basin. To protect and conserve forest and water areas. By working with the community to allow villagers to participate in the work. causing love in one's own local area and together recognize the changes in nature In order to preserve nature Do not let it change fo r the worse. On this occasion, General David joined in releasing 30,000 white carp into the Ing River to increase the amount of fish in the water source. increase abundance Strengthen food security for communities.-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency