By Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Marine Science Association of Thailand and For Sea Foundation
Time: 13.00 \u2013 17.00 hrs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Global warming is causing sea temperatures to rise steadily, directly affecting coastal ecosystems, coral reefs, marine resources, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. These impacts will also extend to tourism and every sector of the economy. At the same time, the El Ni\u00f1o cycle has led many to expect a \u201cSuper El Ni\u00f1o\u201d in the near future. We compare this phenomenon to a \u201cheat tsunami\u201d that will grow increasingly severe unless we begin preparing for it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, together with the Marine Science Association of Thailand and For Sea Foundation, is therefore organizing a public forum titled \u201cPreparing for the Heat Tsunami.\u201d Its main purpose is to bring all sectors\u2014including government, the private sector, and the general public\u2014together to find answers and prepare for the impacts ahead. Crucially, the forum aims to raise widespread awareness before a crisis or disaster occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Academics, government agencies, the private sector, and civil society will take part in the forum on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the multipurpose room on the first floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathum Wan District. The event will be opened by Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. Marine and climate specialists Dr. Somkiat Khokeatiwong, Dr. Anond Snidvongs na Ayudhya, Assistant Professor Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, Professor Sak Anan Plathong, and Dr. Lalita Patchim will also present on the current situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n