Activities organized for World Wetlands Day 2026.
Events organized for World Wetlands Day 2026.
The event was organized by the central agency, the Water Resource Conservation Division.
Events organized for World Wetlands Day 2026.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
At the central grandstand area of Benjakitti Park, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok.
On Monday, February 2, 2026, Mr. Phadet Laitong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, presided over the opening ceremony of World Wetlands Day 2026. Mr. Teerachun Boonsit, Director-General of the Department of Water Resources, delivered a report at the event, which was attended by executives from the Department of Water Resources, officials, representatives from the government, private sector, civil society, and youth, totaling 835 people. The event took place at the central amphitheater of Benjakitti Park, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. The objectives of the event were to enhance knowledge and understanding, and to support networking under the mission of wetland management; to disseminate cultural practices and wisdom, and to promote community participation that leads to positive outcomes in wetland conservation; and to publicize the work of the Department of Water Resources as the agency responsible for regulating, controlling, conserving, and developing public water resources and wetlands, and as the national focal point of the Ramsar Convention.
Activities within the event together with
1. DiscussionThe topic, "Connecting Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Wetland Conservation," featured Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sansanee Chuewaw, an expert in the Wetland Academic Working Group; Dr. Benjamas Chotithong, Director of Project and Planning Development at the Thailand Environment Institute; Mr. Sathaporn Dankhunthod, environmental reporter for the "News 3 Dimensions" program; Mr. Suthanee Saenklang, agricultural specialist from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Environment Department; and Mr. Jatuporn Suwannarat as the moderator.
2. Educational exhibition board. Organized by the Department of Water Resources, the topics are: 1. Wetlands and Traditional Wisdom: Celebrating Cultural Heritage; 2. Wetlands, Culture, Recreational Activities, and Education; 3. Traditional Wisdom from 4 Regions for the Conservation of Thai Wetlands.
3. Exhibition booth Providing knowledge on natural resources and the environment from 9 organizations, comprising:
1. Department of Water Resources 2. Ecosystem-Based Climate Change Adaptation Project in Context
The organizations involved in this collaboration are: 1. The Mekong EbA South Project (Cooperation among developing countries in the Mekong Basin); 2. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation; 3. The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning; 4. The International Organization for Conservation of Nature; 5. The Department of Land Development; 6. The Thailand Environment Institute; 7. The Foundation for Environmental Education for Sustainable Development (Thailand); and 8. SCG Packaging Public Company Limited.
4. Certificate presentation ceremony for the Royal Thai Army Nature Study Center (Bang Pu). Samut Prakan Province was declared an internationally important wetland (Ramsar Site), the 16th in Thailand (declared on June 25, 2025).
5. Learning activity stations: Campaign for wetland conservation in Thailand (5 stations). Activities conducted by students from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) include: Station 1: Little Water Filters; Station 2: Plant and Animal Detectives; Station 3: Wetland Designers; Station 4: Ramsar Search Mission; Station 5: Bridge of Sharing.
6. Musical performances in the park to provide enjoyment for event participants.
7. Awarding of certificates to the 8 participating schools. These include Plukjit School, Moo Baan Phatthana Community School, Wat Saphan School, Sun Ruam Nam Jai School, Sawasdi Witthaya School, Suan Lumpini School, Darakam School, and Sai Nam Thip School.
Photos of the event.
Promotional materials for the event.
Infographic: Activities for World Wetlands Day 2026
