Meet the next contestant in line, Chavika Watrsang from Thailand. 19 years old Chavika stands tall at an astounding height of 180cm and is a student of Business Administration. She is a natural beauty with a heart warming smile. Chavika explained her Environmental Adovacy and states, “Previous rapid economic expansion in Thailand resulted in widespread loss of coastal habitat, prompting the government to introduce a conservation and restoration policy for mangroves.
I believe that cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) are present in Phuket’s marine. Hence, I would like to support activities that conserve mangrove ecosystems and improve local livelihoods. We need to focus on mangrove restoration, buffer zone recovery, and responsible fishing practices, coupled with empowerment of local communities to help them become more involved in coastal area management. Also we need to do some more activities to educate and help coastal communities adapt to climate change and be better prepared for natural disasters.”