Adolescent pregnancy leads to many other social problems that can negatively affect an entire country. In Thailand, the adolescent pregnancy rate has been rapidly increasing each year. In order to address this problem, Population Service International (PSI) Thailand foundation came up with a new, innovative concept of a social enterprise that can help address teenage …
Our goal was to identify the causes in the lost popularity of Paa Sin Dteen Joktraditional production process in Haad Siew subdistrict, Sukhothai province and to determine the most effective promotional methods that would contribute on increasing the appreciation of the general public towards traditionally handcrafted Paa Sin Dteen Jok. We found that the traditional …
Thailand has experienced a steep rise in teenage pregnancies over the last decade. Teen mothers are more likely to struggle to support themselves financially than older women, making them more dependent on the government for monetary support. In addition to financial consequences, teen mothers and their babies face severe health risks related to the pregnancy. …
ISSP [2015] : Preventing Thai Teen Pregnancy Through Digital Media Read More »
This project aided the Population and Community Development Association to address the water quality and quantity problems of two villages, Baan Tha Thong Lang and Baan Tha Lane in Krabi, Thailand. Our team observed the water systems, surveyed villagers, interviewed experts, and conducted water tests for non-drinking standards of the water supplied by both systems. …
ISSP [2015] : Local Water Network Rectification in Krabi, Thailand Read More »
This project investigated water quality and its impact on residents of the KhlongToei Slumin Bangkok, Thailand by testing water samples from fire hydrants and vending machines in three slum sectors. Results confirmed contaminated water in vending machines. Utilizing observations and slum resident surveys, the team explored slum residents’ water usage and water quality perceptions. Interviews …
This project studied hill tribe forest management in Amphoe Galyani Vadhana (AGV), a district in Northern Thailand, in support of hill tribes’rightsto reside on and use conserved forest land. In collaboration with Raks Thai Foundation, the project team of four WPI and four Chulalongkorn University students conducted interviews and observations in Tambons Baan Chan and …
This project aided the Hydroponics Project of the Chaipattana Foundation in raising awareness of hydroponics, itself, and its learning program within the Muang district in Prachinburi, Thailand. The team conducted three sets of both surveys and interviews with local market consumers, vendors, schools, and farmer organizations and analyzed the data qualitatively and quantitatively to verify …
Our project assisted the Raks Thai Foundation (RTF) in providing quality education to the Burmese migrant children of Mahachai, Thailand by collecting information and developing recommendations to improve their four learning centers (LCs). To gain perspectives from various stakeholders, we interviewed LC teachers, parents of the current students, previous students, seafood industry employers, and surveyed …
ISSP [2015] : Assessment of Raks Thai Learning Centers for Migrant Children in Mahachai. Read More »
Wat Pathumwanaram School expects to fulfill organic agriculture learning through hands-on experience. This project aims to suggest the best idea to efficiently utilise the received adjacent land at Wat Pathumwanaram School into an organic agricultural learning centre for current and future student generations. The project will enable the school to integrate organic agricultural techniques into …
A group of rural Thai women needed more money from selling the rice they grow to pay for schooling and healthcare. Our goal was to provide the Raks Thai Foundation with a marketing plan to increase rice sales and a program on marketing to educate the villagers. Using interviews, surveys, and direct observations we identified …