Director-General of TICA attends KOICA Blue Sky 2025: Environment Youth Conference Programme

On 4 September 2025, Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), attended the KOICA Blue Sky 2025: Environment Youth Conference Programme, organized by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Thailand Office, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The opening ceremony was presided over by H.E. Mr. Park Yongmin, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Thailand; Mr. Ponniwat Panpet, Deputy Director of the BMA Education Department; and Dr. Jun Youngsuk, Country Director of KOICA, at the Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada.

The Director-General extended his congratulations to the youths who received awards in the painting contest held under the theme "Protecting Our Air and Water," which saw participation from students of 12 schools and 13 universities. The winning artworks were exhibited during the event. He also expressed his appreciation to KOICA for advancing this initiative in partnership with Thailand, reflecting a tangible example of international cooperation. Mrs. Arunee Hiam, Deputy Director-General of TICA, also delivered a keynote speech on the topic "The Importance of Air: The Value of the Invisible," underscoring the significance of clean air and the role of all sectors in improving air quality, particularly the role of youth, as well as the role of international cooperation as a driving force toward a sustainable future.

The KOICA Blue Sky Project has been implemented since 2023 to raise public and youth awareness of air and water pollution through creative activities, exhibitions, and learning platforms, which TICA has been a key partner in driving this initiative.