Save Earth Mission Launches Thailand's Largest Community-Led Plantation Drive from the Heart of Pattaya
100,000 Trees to Be Planted Across Thailand in 12 Months, Backed by Local Vendors, Volunteers, and Environmental Advocates
PATTAYA, THAILAND - In a groundbreaking step toward restoring ecological balance and combatting climate change, Save Earth Mission Thailand kicked off a historic plantation drive in Pattaya on July 15, marking the beginning of a year-long movement to plant over 100,000 trees across the country.
The plantation drive brought together a powerful coalition of local plant vendors, environmental volunteers, social media influencers, and climate-conscious citizens, all united under Save Earth Mission's core philosophy: grassroots action for global impact.
This initiative aligns with Save Earth Mission's overarching goal of planting 30 billion trees by 2040, and serves as the first major step in Thailand ahead of the upcoming 60+ country global plantation campaign, set to begin in August 2025.
'This was more than a plantation drive—it was a movement. Pattaya's community has stepped up not only to plant trees but to plant the future,' said a spokesperson for Save Earth Mission Thailand.
The launch date held emotional and symbolic importance, as it coincided with the birthday of Mr. Sandeep Choudhary, President of Save Earth Mission's India Chapter and a global sector leader. Instead of personal celebrations, Mr. Choudhary made a heartfelt request to all chapters:
'If you want to wish me, plant a tree in your mother's name. Let us lead the planet into a greener tomorrow—one tree, one mother, one nation at a time.'
Responding to his call, the Thailand chapter immediately planted 100 trees in honor of mothers and pledged to scale up efforts with a full-fledged national drive, targeting 100,000 trees over the next 12 months through collaborative partnerships and sustained local engagement.
This year-long initiative will include:
With Pattaya setting the tone, communities across Thailand are now gearing up to join this national green revolution—making it one of Southeast Asia's most ambitious, community-powered environmental campaigns.
About Save Earth Mission
Save Earth Mission is a global climate action platform on a mission to plant 30 billion trees by 2040. Active in over 60 countries, the movement empowers communities to fight climate change through real-world action, innovative tracking tools, and cross-border collaboration.
For Press Inquiries and Collaborations contact below.
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