The Sirindhorn International Environmental Park

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It was on 14th August 1994 that HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Crown Princess graciously mentioned an initiative to Dr.Sumet Tantivejkul, secretary-general of the Office of the Royal Development Projects Board at the time, at Mrigadayavan Palace to secure suitable land for mangrove planting and rehabilitation. On 17th August 1994, the princess planted several types of mangrove trees at the entrance of Khlong Bang Tra Yai and Khlong Bang Tra Noi and graciously gave additional initiatives to the Superintendent 1, Tactical Training Division to conducted a study to find out how to care for trees planted to survive and continue planting further at the Bang Tra Yai and Khlong Bang Tra Noi.