BSAC

ISSP [2017] : Mitigating the Effects of Flooding in the Khlong Toei Slum of Bangkok, Thailand

This project focused on mitigating flooding in the Khlong Toei slum in Bangkok, Thailand. Flooding in Khlong Toei is caused by the torrential downpours from monsoons in the rainy season and leads to many health and sanitation concerns. The key contributors to flooding that we identified were failing drainage systems, inadequate waste management practices, and …

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ISSP [2016] : Improving Leadership and Occupational Skills of Underprivileged Teenagers in the Youth Leadership Development Programs in the Kumphawapi District of Udon Thani, Thailand

The Raks Thai Foundation’s Youth Leadership Development (YLD) program instills leadership and occupational skills in underprivileged teenagers in the Kumphawapi District of Udon Thani, Thailand, however it has not fully developed. Our goal was to enhance the presence of these skills by evaluating teaching resources and marketing channels for local schools participating in the program. …

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ISSP [2016] : Assessing the Farming Methods of Local Communities in Nan Province

Our team performed a comparison of crop rotation and integrated terrace farming in highland areas of Nan Province for the Raks Thai Foundation. Farmers have begun to transition from detrimental rotation methods to more sustainable integrated terrace farming, but face barriers such as lack of knowledge about new methods and debt. The comparison is intended …

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ISSP [2016] : Increasing Participation and Accessibility of Services for People Who Inject Drugs:Overcoming Barriers, Enhancing Incentives, and Promoting Healthy Behavior Change

People who inject drugs are at a high risk of contracting and transmitting disease. In Thailand, the Raks Thai Foundation provides health education and needle exchange programs for users to live a healthier life. Our project determined factors influencing drug users’ access to and participation in these programs. We proposed a set of recommendations and …

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