"Tipya Sangsarn, Preserve, Develop, Innovation of the King's Science" project moves forward in an era of increasing global marine environmental crises. Thailand's marine ecosystem is also facing continuous threats from human actions. Sea turtles are another species that have lived in the sea for millions of years and are at risk of extinction due to various factors, including overfishing, irresponsible tourism, and the problem of plastic waste in the sea. Although sea turtles have amazing survival instincts in order to live a long life, if there is no serious and continuous conservation, these valuable marine animals may remain only a memory in the near future.

With the far-sighted vision of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, she saw the importance of the marine environment and gave a royal command for the Royal Thai Navy to conduct sea turtle conservation since 1979, which is an important starting point for the systematic and sustainable recovery of the sea turtle population in Thailand. Following the royal initiative, the 51st "Tipya Inherits, Preserves, and Develops the Innovation of the King's Science" project has organized a workshop at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Phang Nga Naval Base, Phang Nga Province, to continue the royal intention and the work of conserving rare marine animals to continue in the Thai seas forever.

Mrs. Wichuda Traitham, Advisor to the Managing Director of Tipya Insurance Public Company Limited, revealed the concept of the project as "The King's Science is a principle of development that respects nature, values ??the environment, and focuses on the balanced coexistence between humans and nature, whether it is forests, mountains, or the sea, they are all a part of our lives. Learning to live together with nature sustainably is the answer to overcoming the environmental crisis in the present era and is the key to the survival of the world in the future."

This conservation center was established by the Royal Thai Navy in 1995 to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his accession to the throne, and is also a place to continue the royal intention of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Her Majesty the Queen Mother in caring for the marine ecosystem and rare marine animals. The participants listened to a special lecture on the history of the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, the role of the Royal Thai Navy in conservation, and the process of caring for baby turtles from hatching to releasing them back into the sea. The highlight of the activity was that the participants had the opportunity to release sea turtles back into nature, which not only left a good impression but also instilled a sense of conservation in the youth and all participants.

The participants then traveled to Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villas Khao Lak, a model of environmentally friendly business operations. Ms. Kanthima Saenglee, Deputy Managing Director, welcomed them and gave a lecture on the topic of "Green Hotel, a model of an environmentally friendly hotel," presenting sustainable hotel management approaches, ranging from efficient energy use, reducing plastic use, waste management, to restoring the surrounding ecosystem. All of this is in line with the philosophy of a sufficient economy that emphasizes development alongside environmental conservation.

Other interesting activities include "Mind Spa," which consists of walking meditation on the beach to practice mindfulness and connect the mind with nature, giving alms to monks on the wooden bridge by the sea, and releasing black crabs back into the hotel's mangrove forest, which not only preserves wildlife but also promotes the restoration of coastal ecosystems, which are important nurseries for aquatic animals.

In addition to environmental activities, the project also focuses on education and youth development, with scholarships from the Dharma Dee Foundation provided to students in the area and books from the "Amarin Volunteer Reading to Change Lives" project given to promote reading and learning to schools in need.

Another important activity is the seminar and workshop on the King's Philosophy for Sustainable Development, with qualified speakers sharing their knowledge, such as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriyadev Tripathi, Director of the Virtue Center, Dr. Danai Chanchaochai, President of the Dharma Dee Foundation, and Mr. Adul Daratham, Advisor and former President of the AFS Alumni Association of Thailand, who invented the innovative teaching media for youth in the 21st century, or the world's only Interactive Board Game, to drive Thailand towards the goal of sustainable development by 2030.

The Tipya Inheritance, Preservation, and Development Project of the King's Philosophy Innovation was initiated by a collaboration between Tipya Insurance Public Company Limited and partner agencies, including the Virtue Center (Public Organization), the Teachers' Council of Thailand, the Ministry of Education, the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (Public Organization), the AFS Alumni Association of Thailand, and the Dharma Dee Foundation. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phang Nga Office under the campaign The Joys of Phangnga focuses on activities that create meaningful tourism experiences and has received support from the Amarin Volunteer to Read to Change Lives project, Amarin Group.

Those interested in joining the next activity can inquire for more information from Ms. Jarukan, Tel. 099 397 5333 or Facebook: ตามรอยพระราช-The King's Journey. All participants will receive a certificate that can be used as part of their own development to renew their professional education license from the Teachers' Council.

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