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City exodus could benefit community living, forum told
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2022
» Forest conservation needs cooperation from all members of society, especially the young, according to experts at a forum organised yesterday as part of the Sustainability Expo 2022 (SX2022) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
The 5th wave of coffee
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/04/2018
» Lee Ayu Chuepa is the Thai co-founder of Akha Ama Coffee and proprietor of the Akha Ama Cafés in Chiang Mai. Born to the Akha hilltribe, Lee was working with an NGO in Chiang Mai when he decided to turn his village's then unprofitable coffee plantations into a world class product. Converting to organics and refining quality control, within a year, Akha Ama coffee was selected for the World Cup Coffee Tasters. Lee was awarded the Thailand Smart Farmer Award in 2016. Guru spoke to him at last month's {Re} Food Forum.
Ikea leaves social footprint with hill tribes in Doi Tung tie-up
Business, Published on 05/10/2017
» Since leaving behind conflict and poverty in their native countries, Kam Kampun and Nittaya Soponprakobkit have not ventured beyond the forested hills in northern Thailand they now call home. Without Thai ID cards, their movement is restricted. Their handmade creations, however, are set to travel the world.
Social Entrepreneur: Business for the whole village
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/08/2012
» Young Akha hilltribe businessperson brings his whole village & community along with him on his venture into the world of business.
Tribalism has its perks
Business, Published on 14/08/2012
» In recent years, small businesses, especially coffee and bakery shops, have been popping up on many corners and plazas in Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern capital.