The Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin City, Ms. Palin Kongphan, welcomed participants to the ‘Crab Habitat Restoration, Sea Life Revival’ project at Ta Kieb Beach, Soi 1. The event, aimed at conserving and restoring the marine and coastal resources of Hua Hin City, saw the collaboration between the Hua Hin Rotary Club and the BNI Supreme business group.
Ms. Sunansinee Pipatkunagul, President of the Hua Hin Rotary Club, elaborated on the purpose of the activity. Municipal council member Mr. Amorn Patthong also joined in the initiative, while Mr. Thanatat Chai-chao, Director of the Public Health and Environment Department, provided an introduction to the project’s scope.
A public health expert delivered a presentation on waste management at the beach, sharing valuable knowledge with attendees. Further contributing to the project’s educational aspect, Mr. Sakchai Thonghieng, known as Tai Chuk and caretaker of the Ta Kieb Horse Crab Bank, discussed the release of crabs and marine life.
The project involved members from the Hua Hin Rotary Club, Pran Buri Rotary Club, the BNI Supreme business group, officers from the Public Health and Environment Department, representatives from the Hua Hin-Cha-am Tourism Business Association, and The Palatana Resort&Villa HuaHin.
Key activities of the ‘Crab Habitat Restoration, Sea Life Revival’ project include releasing baby crabs into the sea to bolster marine life restoration efforts and conducting a beach clean-up at Ta Kieb Beach to preserve its cleanliness and aesthetic appeal. The initiative also seeks to foster public awareness and encourage widespread participation from residents, tourists, businesses, and various organizations in recognizing the critical importance of environmental conservation.