Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon
Established in 1979 by the King to eliminate opium growing, the Station acts as a research centre for highland fisheries as a way to develop the livelihoods of hill tribe farmers nearby. Tourists can visit …
Chiang Mai has some of Thailand’s most creative social enterprises. By focusing on responsible tourism while in Chiang Mai, travelers can do everything from sip fair-trade beans picked by villagers just a few hours away, to getting a great massage from women transitioning out of the prison system.
Chiang Mai, Thailand has a diverse range of social enterprises that focus on different areas such as handicrafts, sustainable agriculture, education, eco-tourism, and health and wellness. These social enterprises provide training and employment opportunities, promote economic development, empower local communities, and create sustainable solutions to social and environmental issues. Supporting these enterprises can have a significant impact on the local community, economy, and environment. Here are key benefits:
Established in 1979 by the King to eliminate opium growing, the Station acts as a research centre for highland fisheries as a way to develop the livelihoods of hill tribe farmers nearby. Tourists can visit …
This wonderful coffee shop started as one village’s effort to grow and sell their own coffee at fair prices has become a small but growing number of coffee shops in Thailand. Buying a cup of …
One of the first true social enterprises operating in Thailand, Cabbages and Condoms is a themed restaurant that uses its proceeds to fund a sexual health education and provision programs. What started as a single …
This is a social enterprise that focuses on providing economic stability to the people in Doi Tung, a rural area in Northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle. By supporting the coffee shop, boutiques, and guesthouses, you support …
WEAVE Fair Trade Social Enterprise (WFT-SE) works with displaced, disadvantaged and marginalized ethnic women from Burma and in Northern Thailand. WFT-SE facilitates access and opportunities to generate safe and fair income through handicrafts development and …
Elephant Nature Park was established in the 1990′s to provide a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants. The park is located in the Chiang Mai province and provides a sanctuary for dozens of distressed elephants …
Free Bird Cafe is a plant-based charity cafe established to support the work of Thai Freedom House, a language and arts community learning center for indigenous people and refugees. The cafe is open daily for …
The Lila Thai Massage Shop was established by the former Director of The Chiang Mai Women’s Prison to support the released inmates to earn a legal living. Mrs. Naowarat, the director, strongly believes that the …