Suchart Joins Defense Ministry for Forest Protection 2026
On Sep 11, 2026, the Department of National Parks partnered with DTI to use defense tech for nationwide forest and wildfire management.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Ministry of Natural Resources teams up with the Ministry of Defense
- DNP signs MOU with the Defense Technology Institute (DTI)
- Integrating security innovations to prevent forest encroachment and wildfires
- The signing ceremony took place on September 11, 2026
On September 11, 2026, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) initiated a major strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Defense to integrate advanced technologies and innovations into the nation's natural resource management, aligning with the government's policy to leverage modern tools for public sector efficiency.
The official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, witnessed by high-ranking officials including Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, and Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen, Minister of Defense.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The formal agreement was executed by Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, alongside Gen. Dr. Charat Umsamrit, Director-General of the Defense Technology Institute (DTI), aiming to combine security expertise with conservation management across all protected forests nationwide.
"Integrating defense technology and innovation with the experience of DNP personnel will make monitoring, tracking, and responding to situations in conservation areas much more accurate and rapid."
Suchart Chomklin
Mr. Suchart emphasized that the government places high priority on protecting natural resources alongside deploying modern technology to empower state operations, particularly in forest conservation and wildfire prevention, which are vital to ecological security and public welfare.
The application of defense-related technologies for environmental conservation, often referred to as dual-use technology, represents a global standard. Tools such as thermal-imaging surveillance drones, automated wildfire smoke sensors, and high-precision GIS mapping systems help bridge monitoring gaps in vast forest areas that are otherwise difficult for ground patrols to cover entirely.
Source: Khaosod Politics
Found something wrong in this article? Report an issue with this article
Comments
Leave a Comment