EGCO Group and Khanom Power Plant Host 63rd “EGCO Forest Youth Camp,” Linking Downstream Youth to Upstream Nature via “Forest-Mountain-Us-Sea” Concept

Khanom Electricity Generation Co., Ltd. and EGCO Group, in partnership with Khao Luang National Park, the Thai Rak Pa Foundation, and the Nature Interpreter Club, held the 63rd “EGCO Forest Youth Camp” from May 5–8, 2026, at Krung Ching Waterfall, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Aimed at fostering sustainable environmental stewardship, the program brought 52 students from seven schools near the Khanom Power Plant and Nopphitam area to explore the great "upstream" classroom. This journey allows youth to trace the origins of their local water sources, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growing harmoniously alongside the community.

The camp’s core philosophy, “Forest-Mountain-Us-Sea,” highlights the vital link between ecosystems. Students learned that the "Forest and Mountain" of Krung Ching act as a watershed that directly determines the health of the "Sea" in Khanom. By exploring rainforest trails, the youth understood that "Us" or humans are the crucial link for protecting upstream forests ensures clean water and abundant marine resources, which sustain local livelihoods. This hands-on experience transforms abstract environmental concepts into a clear, lived reality of how their actions upstream affect their homes downstream.

Representing a network from the peaks to the coast, participants from schools such as Khanom Phittaya and Nopphitam Witthaya joined forces to become the next generation of conservationists. Since 2004, the EGCO Forest Youth Camp has served as a bridge for young people to understand the root of natural cycles. By nurturing these conservation seeds, the project ensures that the forest, mountains, and sea remain thriving resources, preserved by a community that truly understands their interconnected value.