At the tree planting ceremony (Photo: PRD)
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Royal Forest DepartmentDeputy Director General Amnuayporn Choldumrongkul, along with the Ambassador ofIndia to Thailand Suchitra Durai, presided over a tree planting ceremony onJune 6 at Suan Pa Klang Dong forest garden in Nakhon Ratchasima commemorating150th year since birth of Mahatma Gandhi, and celebrating the World EnvironmentDay.
The activity was participated by officials from the IndianEmbassy in Bangkok, members from Indian communities in Thailand, officials fromthe Royal Forest Department, and members from local communities.
150 sprouts have been prepared by the Royal Forest Departmentfor the planting at this ceremony, aimed to increase green areas.
The Royal Forest Department deputy director general said theevent is aimed to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of Indian independencemovement against British colonial rule using peaceful resistance, and celebratethe World Environment Day established by the United Nations to be celebrated onJune 5 every year to raise public awareness on environmental issues.
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, and died on January30, 1948. This year marks the 150th anniversary since his birth.
Mrs Amnuayporn said the planting ceremony today is theachievement where government agencies from different countries show their focusand willingness to increase green areas in the country.
After the ceremony, officials from the Indian Embassy will beregistering the trees planted on the Royal Forest Department https://plant.forest.go.th/ aspart of the tree planting campaign celebrating the royal coronation. Thedepartment will be delivering certificates to those who register their plantingon the website.-NNT/VNA
