Mr. Booncherd Sornsaeng the District Chief of Koh Chang, who officiated the opening ceremony, stated that Koh Chang is a key natural tourist destination in Trat Province, emphasizing that preserving its beauty and ecosystem is a shared responsibility for all sectors, and this initiative marks an important step in raising awareness of waste reduction and promoting the sustainable balance of nature.
Mr. Yuttasak Phumisurakul, Chief Executive Officer of CP ALL Public Company Limited and executive of 7-Eleven and 7Delivery, serving as Chairman of the CP ALL Public Mind Club, stated that this initiative aligns with CP ALL’s Caring Communities Policy, which promotes collaboration among government agencies, private sector partners, and local communities, while recognizing Koh Chang as a world-class tourist destination and bringing together volunteers and local residents to sustainably preserve its natural beauty.
The activities included a beach clean-up, with volunteers collecting waste along the beach and nearby areas to restore the natural beauty of the sea, along with activities to promote proper waste separation, which is key to reducing waste in the long run, with over 2 tons of waste collected during the event.
This initiative received strong support from many sectors, including the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Ministry of Public Health, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Koh Chang District, Koh Chang Subdistrict Municipality, Mu Ko Chang National Park, the Trat Wellness Association, Blue Haven Bay project, Koh Chang Police Station, Koh Chang Hospital, as well as teachers and students from Koh Chang Wittayakom School, local businesses, community members, and volunteers who came together to create positive impact for the environment and society.
The CP ALL Public Mind Club remains committed to continuously driving environmental initiatives to promote a better quality of life and bring happiness to communities, in line with CP ALL’s “Giving and Sharing” mission.
