House, The Cabinet resolved to approve the Royal Thai Army Nature Study Center (Bang Pu) in honor of Her Majesty the Queen's 72nd birthday, Samut Prakan Province. Registered as an ASEAN Heritage Park Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that according to the Ministry of Defense It was presented to the Cabinet and it was approved. Royal Thai Army Nature Study Center (Bang Pu) Celebrating the 72nd Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, Samut Prakan Province Registered as an ASEAN Heritage Park (ASEAN Heritage Park: AHP) The Ministry of Defense reported that at the meeting of the Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization Committee No. 1/2024, the meeting resolved to approve the proposal of the Royal Thai Army Nature Study Center (Bang Pu) as an ASEAN Heritage Park. and assigned the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) to present (draft) a document proposing registration as an ASEAN Heritage Park to the ASEAN Center for B iodiversity (ACB) for implementation. Following ASEAN processes As for the process of presenting the ASEAN Heritage Park area, ONEP will send the document presenting the ASEAN Heritage Park area to the ACB (Secretary of the ASEAN Heritage Park Committee) to send the presentation document to the expert team to inspect and evaluate the area. and propose it to the ASEAN Working Group on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity for consideration before bringing it to the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on the Environment. and the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment To further certify the registration of the ASEAN Heritage Park. The Army Nature Education Center area (Bang Pu) is located within the area of ??the Recreation Center. Royal Thai Army Quartermaster Department Samut Prakan Province It has an area of ??approximately 411 rai and was established under the cooperation between the Royal Thai Army and the World Wildlife Fund. Thailand office The objective is to honor the auspicious occasion of the 72nd bi rthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Her Majesty the Queen To conserve original forests and increase forest areas (mangroves) in the inner Gulf of Thailand. as well as making sustainable use of natural resources Especially in the study of nature and the environment for students and the general public. which has outstanding characteristics that deserve to be praised as an ASEAN Heritage Park It meets the criteria for consideration for registration as an ASEAN Heritage Park. Proposing the Royal Thai Army Nature Education Center (Bang Pu) to be registered as an ASEAN Heritage Park promotes sustainable conservation of Thailand's natural resources and environment. In particular, the area is one of the only natural ecosystems in the middle of a growing industrial city. This area still maintains its ecological integrity and has biological diversity. Worth preserving as well as being able to provide social and cultural benefits Including being a source for learning and learning about conservation of natu ral resources of mangrove forests. Urban wetland system A network of migratory waterfowl and buffer zones that reduces the impacts of climate change. Waves, wind and influence from the sea along with it. Currently, Thailand has 7 areas certified as ASEAN Heritage Parks as follows: 1) Khao Yai National Park 2) Tarutao National Park 3) Surin Islands National Park Group. Similan Islands and Phang Nga Bay. 4) Kaeng Krachan Forest Group, consisting of Kaeng Krachan National Park. Kui Buri National Park and Phachi River Wildlife Sanctuary 5) Hat Chao Mai National Park - Libong Islands Non-Hunting Area 6) Ang Thong National Park 7) Khao Sok National Park by 8) Tham Luang National Park - Khun Nam Nang Non 9) Sanctuary Phu Khiao Wildlife - Nam Nao National Park and 10) Phu Kradueng National Park Registration is in progress . Source: Thai News Agency