How Mabchan Community Combats Drought: A Lesson in Sustainable Water Management for Local Communities
Drought is a serious issue for an agricultural country like Thailand, which was hit by the worst dry spell in 20 years at the turn of 2019 and 2020. In this issue of All Around Plastics, we will take you to Baan Mabchan Community in Klaeng District in the province of Rayong, whose successful and…
Livelihood development project for disabled farmers: Transforming arid land into a tech-driven banana plantation
The “Growing Banana Plants with SCG” Project began in Nikhom Phatthana sub-district in Rayong, on a land so arid that even weeds could not grow but has now been transformed into a banana plantation that bears fruits and brings hope to the locals, thanks to the concerted efforts of the local residents with disabilities who…