TIVA for Better Life Book Launch

October 2

TIVA for Better Life Book Launch at Chiang Mai University.
To mark World Vegetarian Day on 1st October, the Thai International Vegetarian Association (TIVA) is proud to launch its inaugural publication, TIVA for Better Life — a compelling book that brings together the wisdom and experiences of distinguished professors, health experts, and vegetarian advocates from across Thailand.
This book is a heartfelt invitation to embrace a lifestyle of peace, compassion, and holistic well-being. It promotes plant-based living as a path to physical vitality and spiritual harmony, while advocating for a world free from animal exploitation.
The launch event will be held on 2nd October, in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary — a global icon of nonviolence and a lifelong vegetarian. Gandhi joined the London Vegetarian Society in 1890, served on its executive committee, and actively contributed to the International Vegetarian Union, sharing insights on Indian food and philosophy.
Opening remarks were made by Pranav Ganesh, Consul of India to Chiang Mai, Commemorative address for Mahatma Gandhi by Prof. Dr. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol, President, Chiang Mai University. Remarks on behalf of the Thai Vegetarian International Association by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanya Kamsiripiman, Editor, Thai Vegetarian International Association, and Mr. Ranajit Singh, President, Thai Vegetarian International Association.
The event is jointly organized by TIVA,the Consulate of India in Chiang Mai and Indian Studies Center CMU celebrating the shared values of health, compassion, and sustainability.
Free copies of the book will be distributed to the public, encouraging greater awareness of plant-based nutrition and inspiring individuals to make conscious, healthful choices.
Let this launch be a step toward a more harmonious and mindful world — starting with what’s on our plate.
TIVA for Better Life