Training the Protectors of the Wild 

WWF Thailand believes that rangers are the guardians of planetary health. Building capacity and professionalism in Thailand’s for SMART Patrol rangers is essential to safeguarding and ensuring our country’s protected areas remain just that, protected. We recently expanded our efforts by partnering with three key protected areas: Lan Sang, Taksin Maharat, and Doi Soi Malai–Mai Klay Pen Hin National Park (currently under gazettement), to conduct a hands-on SMART Patrol training. 

Over the course of six days (22-27 June 2025), 55 dedicated rangers gathered to sharpen their patrol skills, exchange field experiences, and learn advanced techniques in data-driven protection and monitoring. With each lesson and field exercise, they strengthened the protective shield around Thailand’s rich biodiversity. 

This collaboration represents a long-term commitment to equip nature’s frontline defenders with the skills, resources, and support they need to carry out their work effectively. 

About WWF Thailand

WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations, with over 5 million supporters and a global network active in nearly 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. WWF has had a presence in Thailand since 1995. WWF Thailand works with government, civil society, and private sector partners to address the threats.

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