BSAC

Thai citizens are susceptible to detrimental health problems caused by prolonged exposure to lead-based paint. Our project examined methods available for use in lead poisoning prevention in vulnerable Bangkok communities. By reviewing scientific literature, and conducting interviews with Thai contractors, surveys of teachers, parents, and local community members, and observations of practices at child-care centers, …

ISSP [2012] : Best Practices and Policy for Lead Contamination Remediation and Lead Poisoning Prevention in Urban Bangkok Communities Read More »

Obtaining an affordable and sustainable electricity source is a growing difficulty for rural Thai communities. This project assesses the impact of new energy technology, such as Solar Powered Water System, on rural Thai communities and provides recommendations to the Population and Community Development Association for improving energy generation. By interviewing and surveying villagers we were …

ISSP [2012] : Improving Energy Supply & Demand in Rural Thai Villages: An Assessment of Eight Villages in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province Read More »

The Laem Phak Bia Environmental Research and Development Project (LERD), a Royal initiative of the Chaipattana Foundation, aims to provide communities and organizations in Thailand with the environmental knowledge necessary to implement natural waste and wastewater treatment techniques. Our goal was to assess LERD’s outreach program and recommend improvements. Through archival research, site assessments, interviews …

ISSP [2012] : Assessment of Laem Phak Bia Environmental Research and Development Project’s Outreach Program Read More »

Thailand, a nation deeply rooted in traditional customs and Buddhist ideals, seeks to retain these aspects of national identity amidst the pressures of modernization and industrialization. The Wat Pathumwanaram School, located in metropolitan Bangkok, aims to fulfill this national objective through practical education about self-sufficient and sustainable living, centered around a botanical garden of local …

ISSP [2012] : Botanical Gardening at the Wat Pathumwanaram School: Realization of a Medicinal Herb Garden and Instructional Materials Promoting Self-Sufficient and Sustainable Living Read More »

Chiang Mai has suffered from rapid population growth and inefficient waste management. The Urban Development Institute Foundation has tried to reduce the amount of air pollution by incorporating non-recycled waste into building materials. An attempt at using Tetra Pak for roofing is failing because ultra-violet rays, heat, and moisture are deteriorating the tiles. We researched …

ISSP [2012] : Environmentally Friendly Roofing Materials in Chiang Mai Read More »

Educational media in rural areas was insufficient to transfer knowledge; as a result, students are not able to completely acquire the contents taught by the teacher. Therefore, the goal of this project was to produce motivating interactive media of appropriate technology education. Our team gathered information from questionnaires, interviews and direct observation of a class. …

ISSP [2011] : Developing Interactive Education Media Of Appopriate Technology For Rural Development Read More »

Breast cancer patients face a number of challenges that begin during the diagnostic process and last long after they finish medical treatment. Integrative therapies, which are any therapies that support medical treatments, have the potential to alleviate many of thesechallenges. The goal of this project was to help the Bangkok Breast Cancer Support Group and …

ISSP [2011] : Breast Cancer in Thailand: Developing Effective and Acessible Media for Integrative Therapies Read More »

Asian elephants are endangered, the population is continuing to decline, and there is concern for the well-being of this cultural icon. For this project, we performed an evaluative study of Asian elephants in Thailand and the effects of locations within Thai Culture. The project goal is to assess elephant well-being and understand what influences their …

ISSP [2011] : Thai Elephants: An Evaluative Study of Contemporary Living Conditions for the Betterment of Asian Elephants in Thai Culture Read More »

The Office of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn‟s Projects has implemented several sustainable development projects at educational demonstration sites throughout Thailand that use environmentally friendly practices to minimize the depletion of resources. This organization seeks to disseminate these innovative practices to educators who visit the demonstration sites from neighboring Asian countries. To learn …

ISSP [2011] : Teaching Educators about Sustainable Development: Developing an Effective Series of Informational Brochures and Educational Videos on Wood Vinegar, Biofertilizers, and Biogas Read More »

Wat Pathum Wanaram School has asked us, the SSP 4 group to troubleshoot their hydroponics garden. The plants in the garden overshoot and do not blossom. Our goal is to increase the fertility of the hydroponics garden. Our methodology consists of four objectives, identifying the cause of the fertility problem, identify pests, determine an extermination …

ISSP [2011] : Troubleshooting A School Hydroponics Garden Read More »