Khomchalat Thongting’s Post

Biochar x Palm Oil: Rewriting the Future of Southern Thailand Thailand is the 3rd largest palm oil producer in the world, with over 412,000 smallholder households depending on it. Palm oil is not just a crop — it’s an economic pillar of the South. But just a few kilometers from the plantations, you arrive at Banyan Tree Spa & Wellbeing #Krabi, where stunning beaches, biodiversity, and world-class Thai hospitality welcome visitors from around the world. This is where two powerful industries meet: Palm oil and paradise. Economy and ecology. And now — biochar is the link. At Wongphai วงษ์ไผ่ | Bamboo, Biochar, and Beyond. we’ve taken our roots in bamboo-based biochar and are now expanding into palm oil residues — turning agricultural waste into a climate solution. Biochar can: • Eliminate open burning • Restore soil fertility • Store carbon • Support sustainable tourism and farming side by side During our recent pilot in Krabi, we encountered a stump-tailed macaque, quietly observing us from a palm grove. A rare species. A biodiversity indicator. A reminder of what’s still worth protecting. This is a call to action: Let’s make Thailand a global leader — not only in palm oil, but in the Biochar x Palm Oil Strategy that brings real value to farmers, ecosystems, and the climate. Let’s show that green products, eco-tourism, and inclusive business can thrive together. We invite support from: #PrimeMinisterThailand #MinistryOfAgriculture #MinistryOfIndustry #MinistryOfCommerce Because the future of Krabi — and all of Thailand — depends on what we choose to value today. Benjamin Von Wong Manuel Gussmann Kathryn Myer Alex Bolton Alexander Wanders #Biochar #Wongphai #PalmOilThailand #ClimateSmartAgriculture #EcoTourismThailand #CarbonRemoval #RegenerativeFarming #GreenInnovation #CircularEconomy #Krabi #ThaiSustainability #SmallholderFarming #NatureEconomy #NetZeroThailand #Biodiversity #BambooToPalm #Planboo #IBI Fred Hornaday Kathleen Draper Hannah Calloway Ruy Korscha Anaya de la Rosa Pasinee Tangsuriyapaisan