About Khomchalat "Kom" Thongting

Topic: Turning Bamboo Waste into Biochar and Livelihood Opportunities

At Wongphai, we transform agricultural and bamboo waste into high-quality biochar through our "Waste to Wealth" initiative. By working closely with local communities, we create circular solutions that enhance soil health, support regenerative agriculture, and reduce open burning. Our work also contributes to climate action by generating verified carbon credits from Thailand, which we sell internationally — bringing in foreign income to support rural livelihoods and reinvest into local sustainability projects.

Khomchalat "Kom" Thongting is a purpose-driven entrepreneur blending technical expertise, community development, and climate action. With a background in IT and a lifelong commitment to hands-on learning, he transitioned into sustainable agriculture—building Wongphai into a hub for bamboo innovation, biochar production, and local empowerment. KOM brings together people, ideas, and purpose to create meaningful change—restoring land, supporting farmers, and driving high-integrity carbon removal across Thailand.