On 2 June 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm / TNIU, together with partner organizations — Eco-Innovation Foundation (EIF), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) — co-hosted the "Wood Solution Thailand Forum 2026" in Bangkok. The Forum brought together stakeholders from the public sector, academia, and the private sector of both Thailand and Sweden to advance cooperation in sustainable forestry and timber construction.

The event was honored by the opening remarks of H.E. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden: "Over the past three years, the Royal Thai Embassy and TNIU have worked continuously alongside our partners to build awareness, pioneer new approaches, connect organizations, and strengthen networks around sustainable forest management and timber construction — with the hope that Thailand will draw on Sweden's best practices to drive its timber industry forward as a new engine of economic growth."

Mr. Emanuel Lundin, First Secretary of the Embassy of Sweden in Thailand, on behalf of the Ambassador of Sweden to Thailand, joined in congratulating the event and emphasized the importance of Thai-Swedish cooperation: "Climate change and the green transition, including sustainable forestry, have been identified as a key area in the Strategic Partnership between Thailand and Sweden signed in Stockholm last year. This reflects the importance both our countries place on sustainable natural resource management and green growth."

Key highlights and discussions included:

🔬 Research & Feasibility Update An assessment and analysis of Thailand's timber construction industry ecosystem, readiness, and opportunities — laying the groundwork for sustainable timber cities to become a reality. Supported by research funding from the Program Management Unit for Competitiveness (PMUC / บพข.)

🤝 Co-creating The Wood Solution Thailand Platform Roadmap update and strategic directions drawn from consultations with key Thai stakeholders, to drive Thailand's timber construction industry ecosystem forward in a holistic and sustainable manner over the long term.

🌳 Pioneer Initiatives — From Forest to City First-hand experiences from pioneers who are already taking action on the ground, spanning the full value chain across diverse sectors and regions of Thailand. More than 10 projects contributing to the foundations of a sustainable timber industry for the country.

🏗️ Solutions & Technologies from World Leaders Innovations presented by leading international companies and universities in forest management and timber construction — ready to support Thailand's transition toward a sustainable timber and construction industry.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners, speakers, pioneers, moderators, and participants for their invaluable contributions. We hope this Forum will serve as another meaningful step in sparking new ideas, inspiration, and collaboration to drive Thailand's green industry forward. 🙏

Note : The Wood Solution Thailand Forum 2026 is part of a collaborative program to develop a sustainable timber construction industry ecosystem in Thailand, carried out during the Engagement Phase (March–June 2026).

More information :
Thailand and Nordic Countries Innovation Unit (TNIU) - Facebook/LinkedIn
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www.thewoodsolution.global/thailand

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