Associate Professor Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Khon Kaen University (KKU), attended the 6th/2025 meeting of the National Environment Board (NEB) on 18 December 2025.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister, and included expert committee members and representatives from relevant agencies. The assembly took place in Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, at Government House.
The NEB convened this meeting with the aim of considering key issues concerning the environment and sustainable national development. The objectives included strengthening the integration of environmental policies and plans in line with national expectations, facilitating greater cooperation, and promoting knowledge exchange among relevant agencies. This collaborative effort is crucial for the future management and integration of natural resources and environmental conservation.
Associate Professor Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Khon Kaen University, remarked that he felt deeply honoured to be appointed as an expert member in Environmental Economics on the National Environment Board, representing the Faculty of Economics and Khon Kaen University.
“Being part of a committee that plays a vital role in determining the direction of the nation’s environmental policy is a significant opportunity to apply knowledge in environmental economics for the benefit of society and the nation,” said Associate Professor Suthin. “This meeting involved the consideration of several critical issues that will impact sustainable development and the long-term quality of life for the public.”
The Dean further elaborated that the NEB meeting addressed diverse topics, integrating dimensions such as international policy, natural resource management, and the development of environmentally friendly infrastructure. Discussions ranged from acknowledging the results of international conferences and drafting provincial action plans to reviewing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for major development projects.
Associate Professor Suthin stressed the necessity for economic development and environmental protection to proceed hand-in-hand. “Utilising the principles of environmental economics in the analysis and appraisal of various projects is essential. It helps ensure a sustainable balance between development initiatives and the conservation of nature,” he concluded.
