Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” at Toyota Ban Pho Plant, Chachoengsao Province, recognized as one of Thailand’s first five OECMs sites.

Mr. Mongkholrat Thongpradoo, Vice President, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., received a certificate recognizing Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” at Toyota Ban Pho Plant, Chachoengsao Province, as one of Thailand’s Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). The certificate was presented by Ms. Preeyaporn Suwanakes, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, on 22 May 2026 at Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok.

The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) organized an activity on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. The activity aimed to build knowledge, understanding, and awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation, as well as to expand cooperation across all sectors in order to drive concrete conservation actions. The National Committee on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity approved five areas in Thailand to be certified for biodiversity conservation outside protected areas, or Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), as follows:

1. Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet”, Chachoengsao Province, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.

2. Wang Chan Forest Learning Center, Rayong Province, PTT Public Company Limited

3. Metro Forest Learning Center, Bangkok, PTT Public Company Limited

4. Khlong Khanom Chin, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Nestlé (Thai) Ltd.

5. Singha Park Chiang Rai – 70-Rai Reservoir, Chiang Rai Province, Singha Corporation Co., Ltd.

Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” at Toyota Ban Pho Plant, Chachoengsao Province, covers an area of more than 63 rai. It was developed through the cooperation of Toyota employees, parts manufacturers, dealers, surrounding communities, and the general public, who have jointly planted an eco forest and continuously restored the ecosystem. As a result, the area has outstanding biodiversity, with more than 134 plant species and more than 553 animal species recorded, reflecting a balanced and abundant ecosystem.

In addition, “Cheewa Panavet” is also open as an environmental learning center for youth, communities, and the general public across the country. To date, it has welcomed more than 70,000 visitors, helping to promote learning and cultivate awareness of sustainable environmental conservation.

At the event, exhibitions were presented by all five pilot areas. Toyota Biodiversity and Sustainability Learning Center “Cheewa Panavet” showcased information on the background of Cheewa Panavet and Toyota’s Environmental Master Plan to enhance visitors’ understanding of environmental matters. It also organized interactive learning activities that allowed participants to engage easily and gain a better understanding of topics such as awareness of the food chain and ecosystem.

Toyota believes that collaboration among all sectors, including the government, private sector, and the public, is an important driving force for the sustainable conservation of biodiversity. This is aligned with the “Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050” and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the aim of creating concrete long-term outcomes for Thai society.