Nakhon sawan: The Prime Minister, along with a delegation, is actively monitoring the sustainable development of the Bueng Boraphet area, focusing on integrating and promoting public and sectoral participation to ensure long-term benefits across various dimensions.
According to Thai News Agency, Air Chief Marshal Sathitpong Sukvimol, Royal Secretary to His Majesty the King, alongside Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended a meeting at the Bueng Boraphet Nature Study Center. The meeting, held in the Bueng Boraphet Wildlife Sanctuary in Nakhon Sawan Province, included several high-ranking officials such as Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Mr. Atthapol Rerkpipibun, Minister of Energy. Also present were local administration officials and private sector representatives.
The delegation engaged with OTOP entrepreneurs who have innovatively developed products from local resources, including lotus root juice, ice cream, smoked fish, and lotus fiber fabric. They also reviewed a project by the Department of Public Works and Town Planning aimed at enhancing the landscape around Bueng Boraphet, and observed a demonstration of soil amendment production from wetland waste. Additionally, they viewed preparations for alternating wet and dry rice cultivation using advanced laser systems.
This visit marks the 14th occasion to oversee the progress in Bueng Boraphet. Over time, Nakhon Sawan Province, in collaboration with network partners, has been committed to the conservation and restoration of the area to establish a diverse ecosystem. The initiatives include efficient water management, public participation in development, low-carbon rice farming, and community-based tourism. The development of local products aims to boost employment, income, and living standards for residents.
Bueng Boraphet, known as "the Northern Sea" or "the Greatest Bueng," is Thailand's largest freshwater lake, covering approximately 212 square kilometers. It spans three districts and was historically home to crocodiles and various aquatic plants. It supports diverse fish species, including rare ones like the Siamese tigerfish and the giant catfish, and has been a wildlife sanctuary since 1975. The area is globally significant as a wetland, hosting at least 190 bird species, and is crucial for agriculture, fishing, tourism, and education.
As of January 30, 2026, Bueng Boraphet Lake's water volume is 221.94 million cubic meters, constituting 94.54% of its capacity, and showing an increase compared to the previous year.