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The judging committee of the Nai In Award for Documentary Writing (B.E. 2552 / 2009) unanimously agreed that “The Green-Blue River” is an outstanding documentary work. The piece offers a comprehensive portrayal of nature, culture, and the lives of communities along the Songkhram River, reflecting a marginalized segment of Thai society rarely known to the public. It demonstrates the author’s strong commitment through extensive research and long-term fieldwork, presenting credible information while offering a reasoned critique of state dam policies. Written with literary elegance and a dramatized narrative style using real-life characters, the documentary conveys emotional depth and authenticity. Despite minor technical flaws, the work’s overall excellence led the committee to award “The Green-Blue River” by Bampen Chaiyarak the Outstanding Documentary Nai In Award for 2009.