Bangkok: GULF - AIS - SWED join together to create opportunities to improve the quality of life for remote communities. Towards sustainable mutual growth 'Green Energy Green Network for THAIs, clean energy connecting networks for Thai people' Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited or GULF joins forces with Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited or AIS along with the Highland Research and Development Institute. (Public Organization) or S.P.S. moves forward to improve the quality of life of Thai people in remote areas by giving them access to basic infrastructure services. Highlighting the strengths of both private sector organizations and combining forces with the government sector such as SWID, which plays an important role in economic, social and environmental development in the country's highlands. Let's come together to deliver electrical energy from solar panels. Produced by clean energy from the sun for the community. Ready to install a base station using solar energy sources to connect to the digital signal network system for communities through the Green Energy Green Network for THAIs project, clean energy connecting networks for Thai people, piloted in 2 remote areas. Ban Dokmai Sod Community and Moko Phokee Community, Mae U Su Subdistrict, Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, are ready to aim to work together to expand the results of the project continuously in remote areas. Lack of electrical power utilities and telecommunications systems to reduce inequality Raise the quality of life and create sustainable joint growth of the community economy This year, GULF has already installed solar panels in 3 areas: Doi Moko Phokee, Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Ban Mae To La, Sop Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Ban Phi Pan Nuea, Omkoi District, Province. Chiang Mai for the Doi Moko Pokhi area Previously, the villagers of Moko Pokee mainly worked as a farmer growing corn. causing widespread destruction of forests It also damages the health of growers due to the use of chemicals. In a ddition, burning during the harvest season also creates PM 2.5 dust. GULF has collaborated with community leaders to continue the work of preserving forests and developing careers in growing coffee for farmers. People in the GULF community then built a greenhouse for processing coffee beans and installed a solar cell system. To make the cleaning, sorting, and coffee coloring processes more quality. By using clean energy These things will result in villagers having more confidence in growing coffee. Increase opportunities to generate income for the community And in the future, the community will develop into coffee processing itself. It is considered a channel for creating careers and preserving forests together in a sustainable way. In addition, GULF also brings villagers from Doi Moko Phokee. Went to learn about product development to have quality consistent with market needs in Chiang Rai Province last March. It was considered to help strengthen this community. From the beginning to the end very well Mr. C hawalit Chukajorn, Chairman of the Board of Directors Highland Research and Development Institute (Public Organization) said that the important mission of the RID is to use the knowledge of the Royal Project to develop communities in the highlands of the country to have good living conditions. Able to apply knowledge to pursue careers that are environmentally friendly. Be able to rely on yourself. In addition, SWRD also helps communities in the highlands. Access to basic utility services By collaborating with various agencies and organizations Both the public and private sectors In particular, the Green Energy Green Network for THAIs project, which arose from the cooperation of GULF and AIS, is a starting point for people in the highlands to have access to basic services, including solar power. and communication and can also continue working with other sectors including public health services, education, and vocational skills development or even marketing To give them a better life It creates benefits for the entire community, economy, and is also a sustainable way to preserve and restore the environment. Mr. Somchai said at the end that We strongly believe that the Green Energy Green Network for THAIs project is a clean energy network for Thai people. It will be an important model for the Thai business sector in using organizational potential to create benefits that will help take care of human rights. Solve social problems Reduce inequality Increase the opportunity to access both new knowledge and basic utility services That will lead to sustainable joint growth of people, communities, economies, and the environment. Source: Thai News Agency