SDGs Report 2022-2023

39 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ban Mai Community in Tha Sao, Sathing Mo Subdistrict, Singha Nakhon District, Songkhla Province. Fish Habitat No. 9 is a manifestation of the principles of Sufficiency Economy, aiming to conserve and rehabilitate marine resources. This endeavor is a collaborative effort between the Coastal Conservation Group and the Ban Mai Community Sea Farm in Tha Sao, Village No. 1, Sathing Mo Subdistrict, Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province. The number 9 symbolizes a tribute to His Majesty King Rama IX, signifying loyalty and gratitude for his benevolence. Fish Habitat No. 9, designed by Asst. Prof. Damrong Chiwasaro from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts and Asst. Prof. Pornchai Nakseethong from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Thaksin University serves as both a habitat and a breeding ground for aquatic life in Songkhla Lake. This year, the Community Action Institute for Integrated Education at Thaksin University spearheaded the project and received support from various organizations, including Singhanakhon Municipality, PTTEP Energy Company Development Company Limited, Songkhla Community Tourism Promotion Association, Office of Marine and Coastal Resources, Songkhla Marine Fisheries Prevention and Suppression Center, Coastal and Gulf of Thailand Resources Research Center, 5th Artillery Battalion, 5th Artillery Regiment, Hat Yai Saha Motor Company Limited, and the Head Office. The objective of this project is to raise awareness about resource conservation and to transform Fish Habitat No. 9 into an educational center and a tourist attraction. This endeavor aims to showcase the unique community lifestyle along the lakeside in Songkhla Province. The event also included seminar sessions titled “Learning from Marine Resource Conservation,” featuring participation from local organizations, community groups, the private sector, and representatives of our network partners. These discussions were facilitated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Phonchai Nakseethong. In the evening, a candle lighting ceremony was held in remembrance of His Majesty King Rama IX. Participants came together to sing the heartfelt song “Our Land” and witness a demonstration of shrimp breeding. The evening’s entertainment continued with an engaging “Sagor Catfish” performance and a musical performance featuring royal compositions presented by the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Thaksin University.