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Thailand is known as “The Land of Smiles” for the friendly demeanor that is so common with the locals. TCD in Thailand is in the early phases but is picking up steam.

 

TCD in Thailand is focused on a cluster of villages and one separate village in the mountains and rural areas of the northwest. The villages are largely composed of minority groups such as the Lisu, Lahu, and Karen peoples. Work is in the beginning phases.

VILLAGES/PROJECTS

villagers impacted each year

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PROJECTS IN THAILAND

    Baan Pongsa Cluster

    The villages in the Baan Pongsa cluster are largely isolated from the greater Thai population and cities through poor roads and distance. All have a mix of no or intermittent electricity, no or poorly paved roads, no or just primary school, and no running water. The villages also struggle with income generation as farming is their primary source of income and are thus greatly dependent on the weather and market fluctuations.

    This cluster of villages shares common challenges and often works together to overcome them. Still, some struggles persist such as poor access to larger markets and a lack of clean water. As such, these villages recently identified that their goals for seed projects are to repair the most dangerous parts of the road and to build water filtration systems in the community.

      Mae Pa Pai Village

      Mae Pa Pai, though far from a major economic center, does not suffer from a lack of access thanks to their good roads (for the most part). Instead, this community struggles with violence, drug and alcohol abuse, a stagnant economy, lack of education, and sickness. The community is comprised of Northern Thai people and Karen people. Nearly everyone works in agriculture and are either small-hold farmers or work on other people’s land.

      This community identified as their seed project the need to hold a community cleanup day as there is trash scattered around the community. This cleanup was recently executed and the community is planning their next steps. The need for economic training for a group of women who run a weaving cooperative has been identified as a goal. Likewise, a group of farmers who raise pigs has shown interest in improving their practices.

      Latest stories from THAILAND

      A group of seven Ratchaboot villagers in a circle having a meeting under the shade.
      May 14 2025

      Village Unity = Village Progress

      The willingness of everyone to volunteer their skills to solve problems moves the village forward.

      A large blue water tank used to for water storage.
      Mar 10 2025

      Multiplying Development to Neighbors

      When villagers see simple low cost, low tech, solutions to their problems using local resources and local labor, they are excited to learn how to improve their lives.

      Three large blue barrels used for a water filtration system.
      Mar 10 2025

      Spreading Love Through Development

      Inspired by a neighboring village, Mae Muang Luang villagers work together to solve their need for clean water.

      A Thailand local testing a small boat on flooded territory.
      Nov 27 2024

      GHNI Team Helps Flood Victims

      Responding appropriately involves communication with those in need to know what the real needs and priorities are.

      A group photo of the visitors and locals that partook in the water restoration activity in Ratchaboot village.
      Nov 27 2024

      Villagers Devise Own Preservation Plan

      A plan to protect their water source and also provide food was accomplished by a simple project the villagers themselves came up with.

      Thailand children interacting with each other in a lesson.
      Nov 04 2024

      Teens Explore Various Career Paths

      Our micro-enterprise class gives young people skills and the opportunity to explore career paths beyond their current traditional jobs.

      Two TCD members talking to a village headman.
      Aug 27 2024

      Influencing Other Villages

      Successful transformation in Ratchaboot Village inspires neighboring villages.

      The Thailand community drawing up a large map and calendar for the year.
      Aug 21 2024

      Making a Plan for a Year

      Villagers learn to plan out a development strategy for over a whole year.

      A group photo of the Ratchaboot Committee, along with them giving a thumbs up.
      Jul 15 2024

      Villagers Learn to Solve Their Own Problems

      Village Committee members brainstorm together about the roots of their problems and possible solutions.

      A formal meeting in an indoor community center.
      Apr 03 2024

      Village Leaders are Key to Progress

      We believe in a “pull, not a push.” In order for us to work with a village, the community needs to want to be trained in how to transform their village.

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