On March 13, 2026, AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, in collaboration with the Coral Conservation Foundation Supported by AGC Vinythai PLC. , and its network partners, officially launched the “AGC Vinythai Coral Cultivation Project” at Koh Phangan. The event also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on marine and coastal resource conservation and restoration. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Paisit Thongjerm, District Officer of Koh Phangan, at Koh Phangan Community Hall, Surat Thani Province.
The MOU represents a collaborative effort among key organizations, including AGC Vinythai, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, the Coral Conservation Foundation, and the CORE Sea Institute, to restore coral reef ecosystems around Koh Phangan and enhance marine biodiversity.
During the event, Mr. Prasan Sangpaiboon, Chairman of the Coral Conservation Foundation, expressed the foundation’s commitment to coral restoration, while Mr. Worathep Lertwinyu, Executive Vice President – Corporate Planning of AGC Vinythai, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to environmental protection and extended appreciation to all partners for their collaboration in driving sustainable outcomes.
The initiative was further supported by strong local networks, including the Second Naval Area Command, Koh Phangan Subdistrict Municipality, Phet Phangan Subdistrict Municipality, Than Sadet–Koh Phangan National Park, Koh Phangan District Fisheries Office, Marine Department (Koh Phangan Branch), Dok Mai Thale Conservation Group, E2C Koh Samui Group, and Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University, all working together to advance tangible conservation efforts.
The event also featured a panel discussion titled “The Potential of Koh Phangan from the Perspectives of Partner Organizations.” Ms. Wilailux Pinijboonpakorn, External Communications Department Manager, represented AGC Vinythai in sharing the company’s perspective as a private sector organization with over 20 years of experience in coral conservation. The program concluded with a symbolic activity involving the installation of resin coral structures on dome bases, along with the provision of financial support for local coral restoration initiatives, aimed at strengthening community engagement and conservation networks for the long term.
