Course contents
1. Learning on philosophy of the sufficiency economy
2. Learning on resources and the restoration of mangrove ecosystems
3. Learning on environment
4. Learning on energy
Supporting Activities
1. The mangrove forests and/or land forests plantings (depending on the water level in that day)
2. Activities to create a harmonious relationship
3. “Beach Detective” activities
4. Beach activities
5. Other appropriate activities
6. Boating for ecosystems sightseeing in Sirindhorn International Environmental Park.
Activities of the Courses
1. Learning on philosophy of the sufficiency economy
Knowledge on 1. Philosophy of sufficiency economy
Place : 1 ) Exhibition on philosophy of sufficient economy
2 . Learning on resources and the restoration of mangrove forest ecosystems
Knowledge on 1 . Rehabilitation and mangrove forest ecosystems 2. Birds and the environment .
Places : 1 ) The study path of mangrove ecosystems in the Princess Sirindhorn Mangrove Plantation at
Petchaburi Province 2 ) Birds survey routes in the Park.
3. Learning on environment
Knowledge on 1. Environmental problems of energy consumption 2. Ways to save
energy 3. Garbage management 4. Wastewater Treatment System: The Integrated Constructed
Wetlands
Places: 1 ) eights power stations for environment 2) The garbage management within the park 3 )
Wastewater Treatment System: The Integrated Constructed Wetlands
4. Learning on energy
Knowledge on 1 . Energy for the environment 2. Renewable energy
Places : 1 ) Eights power stations for environment 2 ) Exhibition of the Father of Energy 3 ) Exhibition on
Energy Sufficiency under the Royal Projects 4 ) Solar cell for electricity manufacturing and water
pumping 5) Wind turbines for electricity generating and water pumping 6 ) Bio natural gas production 7)
Biodiesel production 8) Solar Dryer
Locations
1. Energy and Environment Centre, Sirindhorn International Environmental Park , Cha-am district,
Phetchaburi Province.
2. Route of mangrove forest ecosystems
3. International Environmental Camp and Training Centre for the Teacher Sciences and Mathematics and
Technology
4. Energy and the Environment Conservation Camp
5. Others place (for extra purposes)
The learning activities include
The learning activities Benefits
1. Learning on philosophy
1.1 Exhibition of the sufficiency economy philosophy
1. Learning on the principles of sufficiency economy that can be used to solve the environmental
problems and have tangible results. Therefore, man and the environment can live together sustainably.
2. Understand the principles of the sufficiency economy philosophy. As well as use them as a
tools to resolve problems or apply for other issues such as economic or social, education environmental
and culture. This will creates a sustainable, balance and happiness of performers in the end.
3. Can apply the Sufficient Economy Philosophy to suit themselves. Can show the successful tangible
results both for themselves and society and can apply the Philosophy in more different ways.
2. Learning on restoration of natural sources and mangrove ecosystems
2.1 restoration and mangrove forest ecosystems
1. To know and understand the meaning of mangrove forest
2. Become aware of the benefits of the mangroves forest
3. Understand the environmental factors in the growth of mangroves forest
4. Learning on diversity of creatures in the mangrove forest
5. Understand the system of mangrove ecosystems
6. Learning on the guidelines of the Park in restorations of the mangrove forest and can apply to restore
degraded mangroves forest
2.2 Birds and Environment
1. Knowing and understanding the birth and the evolution of birds
2. Aware of roles, functions and benefits of birds
3. Understand the structure and adjustment to the flying of birds
4. Understand the foraging ecology and reproduction of birds
5. Able to classify species of bird in different ecosystems
6. Able to connect birds with ecosystems
The learning activities Benefits
3. Learning on environment
3.1 Environment problems from energy using
1. Aware of the current problems of environment in the national level and global level.
2. Understand the impact of production energy and energy using.
3.2 Guidelines for energy saving
Knowing and understanding about prevention and management on environment issues.
3.3 Garbage management
1. Knowing and understanding the meaning, quantity, composition , source and type of the garbage.
2. Aware of the impact of the garbage and know how to manage the garbage.
3. Known how to management the garbage by 1A3R principles including activities that help to reduce,
isolate and utilise the garbage.
4. Practice on how to separate garbage through games or by doing.
3.4 Wastewater Treatment System: The Integrated Constructed Wetlands
1. To know and understand in the Wastewater Treatment System: The Integrated Constructed Wetlands
2. Understand on the interdependent of the nature to manage the garbage caused by human action.
3. Awareness in the use of water and the value of water.
4. Energy Learning
4.1 Energy for Environment
4.1.1 Exhibition to honor the Royal Patronage
To have a knowledge concerning the various royal duties and development projects under the Royal
projects in energy development and restoration of Natural resources of His Majesty the King, Her
Majesty the Queen, HRH the Princess Mother, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
4.1.2 Three groups of exhibition of energy for environment
Group 1. Energy Realization
1. To have a knowledge and an awareness of the importance of energy, how to reduce energy
consumption including the use of renewable energy.
2. To have a knowledge to find crisis solutions such as the energy crisis, global warming crisis, fossil
fuels, ways out of the crisis and renewable energy.
Group 2. Energy saving we can do
1 To have knowledge concerning energy saving in the house including the design and the use of
electrical appliances in the house.
2. To have knowledge about energy saving by use public transportations and saving energy from cars
using.
3. To have knowledge about the garbage that is generated on a daily basis, methods of garbage
management and the recycling of garbage with the aim to start saving energy from ourselves. These can
begin from home through travel and manage garbage which we created. The presentation is divided
into three parts: the home energy saving, fuel saving we can do, reduce garbage and help the world we
can do.
Group 3 Necessary Knowledge in Energy Technology
1. To have knowledge concerning the technology and energy including production, use and conservation
of energy innovation.
2. To have knowledge of the innovative power including illumination innovations, battery innovation,
fuel cells innovation and halogen innovation.
3. To have knowledge concerning Fuel Adjustment Charge (Ft) and intelligent power network.
4.1.3 Exhibition of Energy on Sufficiency Economy Way
1. To have knowledge and understanding of energy, and recognise the value of energy conservation.
2. Able to produce and use energy technology equipment more efficiently.
3. To realise the value of energy as a key factor to develop countries and maintain of human life which
consistent with the sufficiency economy lifestyle according to the speech of His Majesty the King.
4.2 Renewable Energy
4.2.1 Solar Energy
1. Understand the benefits and how to use the power of nature.
2. To have knowledge and an understanding of the clean of energy to produce electricity. (Solar power)
3. To have knowledge and an understanding in the advantages and disadvantages, compared to the use
of solar energy in vary types and tasks.
4. To have knowledge and an understanding of producing of electricity by solar cells, producing hot
water with solar energy and solar drying.
5. To have knowledge and an understanding in the benefits of solar energy in Thailand.
4.2.2 Wind Energy
1. To have knowledge and understanding about wind.
2. To have knowledge and understanding about wind turbine technology.
3. To have knowledge and understanding in the various components of a wind turbine system.
4. Understanding on how to utilise wind energy to produce electricity.
5. Understanding on how to use wind power to pump water.
6. To have knowledge and understanding in many areas of wind power such as wind power bus, sailing
boat ,and wind pressure.
7. To have knowledge and understanding in the power of wind to generate power and use it in various
fields.
8. Realise the impact of the use of energy that affects the landscapes, the noise pollution and radio
frequency interference and the impact on the ecosystem.