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Towards the strategic goal of sustainable development for the Moken: Commitment and support

21-26 November 1998
Surin Islands National Park, Phang-nga

SCHEDULE
Saturday 21 November

  • Trip to the Surin Islands
Sunday 22 November

  • ‘Introduction to the Surin Islands’– slide presentation on the geographical and biological composition of the islands and the conservation efforts of the park authorities by Surin Islands National Park staff
Monday 23 November

  • Opening speech and introductory remarks by Sompong Jeerararuensak, Superintendent of the Surin Islands National Park, and Amara Pongsapich, Director of Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute

  • Briefing of first workshop results on ‘Identifying Participatory Development Options for the Moken of the Surin Islands’

  • Visit to Moken villages

  • Visit to Fisheries Unit and Suraswadee School

  • Discussion on educational options for Moken children

  • Snorkelling trip led by the Moken

  • Singing show by Moken children

  • Assessment and recommendations on snorkelling activities and singing show

Tuesday 24 November

 

Wednesday 25 November

 

  • Wrap-up and conclusion on commitment and support for Moken sustainable development

  • Prepare to leave the Surin Islands
  

PARTICIPANTS
Name Title/Office
Royal Forest Department
Poonsri Muangsong  Research Officer, Research Bureau
Chavalit Kositnitikul Administration Officer, Marine National Parks Division
Taksin Saisorn

 Ranger, Wanakorn Beach National Park
Thanaphong Aphaiso

 Assistant Superintendent, Surin Islands National Park
Sompong Jeerararuensak Superintendent, Surin Islands National Park
Ampai Siriluck Researcher, Marine National Parks Division
Sophon Nakaphan Research Officer, Land and Forest Resource Division

Department of Fisheries

Chet Sa-nguanwaew Marine Fisheries Resource Conservation Unit

Office of Environmental Policy and Planning

Dararat Kaewkwandee Environmental Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage Division
Siriporn Nanta Environmental Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage Division

Department of Local Administration

Pipat Tienthong District Chief, Khuraburi
Academics
Amara Pongsapich Director, Chulalongkorn Social Research Institute
Aphorn Ukrit Krabi Physical Education College
Kitichai Anawatprayoon

 Researcher, Andaman Institute
Sudjai Boonrit

 Researcher, Andaman Institute
Somkiat Sajjaraks Ban Hin Lad School, Khuraburi
Sumalee Kositnitikul

 Lecturer, Bangkok Arts and Crafts College

UNESCO Representative
Maarten Kuijper Associate Expert, IOC/WESTPAC
Non-governmental organizations
Tuenjai Dee-ted  Hill Area Development Foundation
Thanu Nabnian Wildlife Fund Thailand, Phuket Office
Coordinators
Narumon Hinshiranan Researcher, Chulalongkorn University
Jirawan Tangjitmethee Assistant Researcher, Chulalongkorn University
Authumporn Luengluejaroenkij Chulalongkorn Social Research Institute
   
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