Authors : Prayoon Wongchantra, Kuantean Wongchantra, Kannika Sookngam, Suparat Ongon, Likhit Junkaew, Surasak Kaeongam and Uraiwan Praimee
Abstract: This research aims to study the environmental, economic and social impacts of the royal project on agricultural development and service center Huai So-Huai Sua (22nd km), Na Sai Thong, Vientiane Capital, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Sample groups used in the study are executive branch and head of the project. The study process uses studies from relevant research textbooks and in-depth interviews. Then the data were analyzed and presented according to the qualitative research process. The results showed that the project covered approximately 325 rai of land with 2 creeks, Huai Son and Huai Sua. The project area is located south of Ban Na Yang, Na Sai Thong Vientiane Capital. There are 5 target villages around the project which are Ban Na Yang, Ban Na Son, Ban Hua Kua, Ban Nam Kiang Nuea and Ban Nam Kiang Tai. A total of 1,076 households, a population of 6,090 people, total agricultural area of 6,287.50 rai. The training mission is divided into 5 branches, each of which will train people around the center and the provinces according to the Thai-Laos plan that has been jointly set every year. There are 36,480 people who have trained. There are about 1,518 interns. There are approximately 58 Thai interns. And there were approximately 32,132 people in the field trip and exchange of knowledge by being approximately 15,310 guests from Thailand. As for the study of the environmental, economic and social impacts of the project, it is found that overall the project is an important part in the development of the environmental management system of the area around the project. Resulting in the development of basic infrastructure of the community. Established a department for research and development by focusing on preserving the local environment.
Prayoon Wongchantra, Kuantean Wongchantra, Kannika Sookngam, Suparat Ongon, Likhit Junkaew, Surasak Kaeongam and Uraiwan Praimee, 2020. The Study of Environmental, Economic and Social Assessment of King Bhumibol’s Project, the Center of Agricultural Development and Service, Huayzonhuayzua, Nasaithong, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Environmental Research Journal, 14: 104-115.