Fundraising campaign for Thailand's coral reefs: companies show solidarity!

Fundraising campaign for Thailand's coral reefs: companies show solidarity!

In Thailand there is a strong focus on efforts to protect the marine environment. A significant event in support of the Thai sea was held on October 21, 2025, where Admiral Suwin Chaengyodsuk, Vice Chairman of the Foundation for the Protection of Coral Reefs and Marine Life, received a generous donation from several of the country's largest companies. These donations were provided by PTT Oil and Retail Business, PTT Exploration and Production and Bangkok Airways, among others. The aim of this financial support is to promote the sustainability of Thailand's marine ecosystems to ensure a healthy habitat for marine life, as today.line.me reports.

The initiative highlights the importance of collaboration between companies and society. “We want to involve the local community to actively participate in caring for coral reefs and marine life,” said Ms. Pichaporn Wongsri, manager of the PTT. It is important to raise awareness of environmental protection and find long-term solutions that are consistent with sustainable economic growth. After all, coral reefs are facing acute threats such as pollution, overfishing and climate change, which endangers their future. The Knowledge underlines how much the loss of reefs can affect the entire marine environment.

Constitutional changes in parliament

But environmental protection is not the only focus of public interest. Thai politics is also dealing with significant changes. Two draft constitutional amendments from the Prachachart and Phumjai Thai parties were recently approved in the first reading in Parliament. The voting results are clear: the “Prachachart” draft received 568 yes votes, while the “Phumjai Thai” draft even received 629 yes votes. In contrast, the “Pheu Thai” party's draft failed and failed to achieve the required majority.

The next steps include a committee review, followed by another vote in Parliament. If the decision is positive, a referendum will be held during the upcoming election, which could potentially fundamentally change Thailand's political landscape.

International developments and local insights

Meanwhile, there is also disturbing news from the neighborhood. The Pig Butchering Scam in Cambodia has led to US and UK authorities investigating Prince Holding Group founder Chen Zhi. The damage estimate is around $15 billion and there are also suspicions of close ties to the Cambodian government.

While these political and economic topics are a topic of conversation, there is also good news from the creative sector. A Thai photographer has won first prize in the 2025 ASEAN Photography Competition. The awards ceremony was held at the MBK Center and was organized by the Thai Media Federation in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Speaking of local initiatives, Bangchak Corporation is offering discounts on certain beverages to its GreenMiles program members until December 31st. Anyone who downloads the Bangchak app and registers can enjoy discounted prices. Such actions show that sustainability and environmentally friendly practices can also find a place in everyday life.