Electricity Generating Public Company Limited or EGCO Group by the Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation (TCOF) invites city people to experience watershed forests, wildlife, and lives in the cloud forest, Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, through “The Breath of the Cloud Forest: Doi Inthanon” photo exhibition. The exhibition features over 50 highlighted images from the photo book initiated by TCOF in collaboration with two renowned wildlife and nature photographers – Narong Suwannarong and Tanes Ngamsom. The photographers spent over two years capturing wildlife and plant life in Doi Inthanon, documenting the region’s rich and fertile ecosystem and unveiling the close connections between life forms in the cloud forests. The exhibition and photo book aim to raise awareness and encourage the public to participate in natural resource conservation and sustainable tourism.

Dr. Jiraporn Sirikum, Chairperson of TCOF and President of EGCO Group, explained that EGCO Group has been continuously dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of the watershed forests in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, since 1996. These forests are the highest watershed forests in Thailand. Believing that “a good beginning leads to positive results,” the company established TCOF in 2002 and has supported the foundation as a non-profit organization focusing on the conservation and rehabilitation of watershed forests and biodiversity across the country. Since then, the foundation has been working in Doi Inthanon for over 22 years.

“TCOF has observed significant changes in the environment due to climate change. We want to document and share the value and beauty of life in Doi Inthanon National Park, known as the “cloud forests.” This area is home to diverse wildlife and plants, as well as rich biodiversity. We aim to raise awareness of the richness and fertility of this watershed forest and the vital relationships between various animal and plant species in the cloud forest. To capture this beauty and the unique ecosystem of Doi Inthanon, the foundation collaborated with two leading wildlife and nature photographers, Narong Suwannarong and Tanes Ngamsom. After two years, the project was completed and resulted in the publication of the photo book “The Breath of the Cloud Forest: Doi Inthanon.” We have also selected some of the most striking images for this exhibition, with the hope of allowing the public to experience the uniqueness of Doi Inthanon’s unspoiled nature through the lenses of these talented photographers. Our goal is to inspire people to help protect and preserve this vital watershed forest for future generations,” said Dr. Jiraporn.

The “The Breath of the Cloud Forest: Doi Inthanon” photo exhibition is open from 4 – 16 February 2025, at the curve wall, 5th floor, of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BAAC), with free admission. “The Breath of the Cloud Forest: Doi Inthanon” photo books, programs, and souvenirs will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition. All proceeds from the sales will fund TCOF’s watershed forest conservation and rehabilitation activities. Viewers can also attend talks by conservationists, nature lovers, and travelers. For more information and to order the photo book, please visit www.facebook.com/thairakpaofficial.

About Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation

The Thai Conservation of Forest Foundation, or Thairakpa Foudation, is a charitable organization established and supported by EGCO Group to promote conservation of Thailand’s natural resources and major watershed forests since 2002. To achieve such a goal, TCOF sets up missions in 3 areas. The first one is to preserve and restore forests in parallel with improving the quality of life of local communities through the “Thairakpa Village” projects, which is in line with the approach “People exit, forests exit.” The foundation has also strengthened community alliances by connecting targeted areas through the “Thairakpa Community Network” to leverage the potential of local communities surrounding watershed forests and related agencies for natural resources conservation. Additionally, TCOF has initiated the “Thairakpa Youth Network” project and the “Nature Trail Improvement and Development” project, aiming to raise awareness among young people and the general public on forest conservation. To continue its commitment to watershed forest conservation and restoration with participation from all sectors, TCOF revealed its target to conserve forests of 100,000 rai and restore degraded forests and improve agricultural systems of 5,000 rai in 3 regions (the North, the South, and the Northeast).