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The Population and Community Development Association installed solar photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVWPS’s) in rural villages in the province of Khon Kaen, Thailand, in response to the population’s ongoing problem of lack of access to affordable water. Through interviews and observation of three villages, our team compared the cost and technical performance of PVWPS’s to …

ISSP [2020] : Evaluating Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems in Khon Kaen, Thailand Read More »

This report addressed the goals of Singha Park to achieve financial sustainability and a positive relationship with the local community. The goal of this project was to recommend strategies to the sponsor company, Boon Rawd Brewery, that would promote business within the park, engage the local communities, and make Singha Park more sustainable. To address …

ISSP [2020] : Sustainable Tourism at Singha Park Read More »

Scholars of Sustenance (SoS Thai) in Bangkok, Thailand is a food rescue organization. The goal of this project was to improve SoS Thai’s relationships with food donors and recipients, while also increasing their public presence by creating marketable data and assessing current practices of managing surplus food. We evaluated the operation’s processes, conducted interviews, and …

ISSP [2020] : Surplus Food Management: A Case Study Read More »

Sarnelli House lacks a reliable energy source affecting the completion of regular, everyday tasks including bathing, cooking, and studying in the evenings. The goal of this project was to perform a comparative study for Sarnelli House and recommend alternative energy options that would provide them with reliable power and lower their electricity costs. We made …

ISSP [2019] : Analyzing Energy Alternatives for an Orphanage in Rural Thailand Read More »

Tomatoes are an important cash crop in the Tao Ngoi District that are vulnerable to diseases, pests, and fungi. Pesticides are an affordable and easy pest management solution that increase crop yield and quality but have negative effects on farmer health and local ecosystems. Alternative farming methods such as organic fertilizers, Good Agricultural Practice, and …

ISSP [2019] : Promoting Alternatives to Harmful Pesticides on Small Farms Read More »

In the village of Baan Yang, a sudden shift away from opium cultivation left farmers practicing unsustainable techniques to grow food. Residents are aware of the ecological impacts, but tradition and socioeconomic barriers prevent them from transitioning to new, sustainable techniques. Our project focuses on creating an educational program for the Baan Yang School to …

ISSP [2019] : Creating an Educational Program to Promote Sustainable Water Use in Baan Yang Read More »

The recent coconut price fluctuations in Thailand have caused economic distress among its coconut farmers who rely on income from these sales. The Chaipattana Foundation seeks to mitigate this problem by implementing new coconut-related activities at the Amphawa Chaipattananurak Conservation Project that will not only improve the livelihood of farmers in Amphawa, but also convey …

ISSP [2019] : Promoting Culture and Tradition: Increasing the significance of coconuts in Amphawa Read More »

Instant noodles are universally consumed because they are convenient, inexpensive, and tasty. However, the majority of instant noodles contain MSG and potentially harmful chemicals. The goal of Urmatt, our sponsor, is to produce an organic instant noodle product with biodegradable packaging. We conducted research to help Urmatt with strategic marketing to enter this saturated market. …

ISSP [2019] : Assessing the Potential Global Market for Organic Instant Noodles Read More »