- Pran Tee, a honey collector from Thailand, highlights the environmental damage caused by mass fruit farming in Chiang Mai.
- With over 320,000 followers on Facebook, Pran Tee showcases traditional honey harvesting methods through viral videos.
- He warns that the surge in demand for fruits, particularly longan, is leading to widespread deforestation and the use of harmful pesticides.
- Experts note that natural forests are shrinking as farmers convert land for agriculture and annual burning practices continue despite government regulations.
- Pran Tee emphasizes his love for the forest, stating, "The forest is my home and I don’t want people to cut down trees."
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Flora Green
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