Thailand's forest coverage fell to 31.43% of land area in 2568, with 112,777 rai lost year-over-year. The Northern Region suffered the most severe deforestation (83,603 rai), with Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son as top losers. Despite population decline, agricultural and infrastructure demands are driving forest encroachment, challenging restoration efforts to match original biodiversity. Key concern: reforested areas cannot replicate ecological value of natural forests.