Bangkok: The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONREP) has been recognized with the "Excellence in Public Sector" award, a testament to its unwavering dedication over the past eight years.
According to Thai News Agency, ONREP has achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious '2026 Public Sector Excellence Award' in the Public Sector Management Quality Award (PMQA) category. This accolade highlights its achievements in 'Category 4: Organizational Performance Analysis and Knowledge Management' and 'Category 6: Quality Processes and Innovation.' This marks the culmination of ONREP's efforts to secure PMQA awards in every category, showcasing its role as a high-performing organization committed to advancing Thailand's environmental policies.
Mr. Bannarak Sermthong, Secretary-General of ONREP, entrusted Ms. Kanda Chukaew, Deputy Secretary-General, along with other key executives, to receive the "Excellence in Public Sector Management Award 2026." The award ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilapraphan and was part of the academic seminar and the 2026 Excellence in Public Sector Award Ceremony. The theme, "An 8-Year Journey: Not Just about Awards, but about Organizational Transformation," underscored ONREP's systematic and ongoing development efforts. These efforts included building organizational leadership, strategic planning, prioritizing service users, and focusing on human resources. In 2026, ONREP reached its pinnacle by improving standards in organizational performance analysis and knowledge management, as well as quality processes and innovation, achieving comprehensive success.
The journey has yielded more than accolades; it has transformed the organization. ONREP's achievements include a flexible and transparent work system, data-driven policy-making, increased public participation, and responsive natural resource policies. Key initiatives like EPI Thailand and Smart EIA PLUS have facilitated transparent access to environmental data and streamlined environmental impact assessments, respectively. These initiatives reflect ONREP's capabilities in creating value for the country and its citizens.
Winning the PMQA awards in all categories symbolizes ONREP's commitment to enhancing organizational standards to deliver superior natural resource and environmental policies and services that meet international standards. While this recognition marks a significant achievement, ONREP views it as the beginning of new challenges. The organization aims to leverage this success as a foundation for further progress, aspiring to become a "resulting organization" that delivers tangible results for society and supports Thailand's vision of balanced and sustainable growth.