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    Nutritional content evaluation of traditional food recipes consumed by ethnic communities of Tai Dam in Loei, Thailand
    (2023-07-01)
    Sripoona, S.
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    Termsaithong, P.
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    Gubtapol, K.
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    Chulilung, P.
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    The results showed that the traditional food of the Tai Dam ethnicity had a unique identity. There were 30 recipes divided into six categories: curry, grilled food, spicy salad, Homok, chili paste, and dessert. There were 4-5 recipes in 1 deck (a set menu of food put on a big container like a tray), with sticky rice as the primary food. Eighty percent of the food ingredients were local herb and vegetable sources, and the other 20 percent comprised meat, fish, chickens, eggs, insects, and small animals. Distinctive features of curry dishes include a variety of herbs. Nutritional content analysis resulted in recipes with the highest energy and nutrients in 3 or more aspects in each category; "Sua Pla Duk" or Catfish Spicy Curry with the energy of 166.17 kcal, 10.53 g fat, and 12.01 g protein. "Oh Pla" provides the energy of 136.11 kcal, 3.68 g fat, and 18.73 g protein, and "Ua Dok Mak-Uk" provided 6.68 grams of carbohydrates, 38.11 RAE, vitamin A, 13.14 milligrams of vitamin C, and 0.72 grams of dietary fibres. The findings revealed that the Tai Dam recipe had a high overall nutritional content, suitable for eating as an immune-boosting drug for a healthy life, preventing emerging diseases, and the environmental community should preserve to obtain high-value food.
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    Factors affecting purchase decisions for organic dried noodles of a community enterprise in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand
    (2024-03-01)
    Saengnang, B.
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    Llones, C.
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    The findings demonstrated that the typical potential buyer of organic dried noodles was a female aged 40–50 with a propensity toward online purchases. Interestingly, the primary determinants influencing purchase decisions are found to be product attributes such as trusted quality certifications (e.g., the FDA seal), comprehensive product information detailing benefits or nutritional content, and the credibility and traceability of the brand. These insights offered valuable guidance for businesses, encouraging further development of marketing strategies and product offerings to align with evolving consumer preferences and demands.
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    Determinants of income diversification among farm households in Thailand
    (2023-05-01)
    Charoenkittayawut, S.
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    The research finding indicated that the age and education level of the household head, the household size, household members migrating for domestic and overseas work, the amount of household debt in the informal sector, and household members’ access to credit significantly and positively affected income diversification among farm households in Thailand. The household dependency ratio, annual household income per capita, and the household's land size were found to be significantly and negatively associated with income diversification. In contrast, the sex of the household head, the amount of household debt in the formal sector, and the location of residence were not significant factors in determining income diversification. These results indicated specific factors determining income diversification, enabling policymakers to understand household resources, conditions, and social barriers. Such understanding allowed the policymaker to enhance participation in income diversification strategies in an informed and effective way.
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    Social capital and production risk: examining the association using the case of irrigated rice farms in Northern Thailand
    (2023-05-01)
    Llones, C.
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    Wongtragoon, U.
    Results showed that higher perceived social capital in terms of interpersonal trust and network relationships are negatively associated with variability in production. The observed association can be attributed to the social capital capacity for resource generation and networking, which help mitigate potential risks. The study provided evidence of the importance of developing and strengthening the social capital of farming communities in supporting farmers’ risk management. Especially among farmers with less access to information, the farmer’s network facilitated the knowledge-sharing on farming innovations and improved practices.
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    A structural equation model of food security promotion among rice-farming households in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand
    (2023-11-01) ;
    Chulilung, P.
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    Charoenkittayawut, S.
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    Kuhaswonvetch, S.
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    Panrostip, D.
    Results revealed that the highest level of food security dimension among rice farming households was 'food accessibility' and 'food availability,' followed by 'food utilization and safety,' and 'food stability', respectively. Regarding food security promotion among rice-farming households, the highest level was 'intra-household understanding related to household food security', followed by 'having a supplementary occupation', 'enhancing social support', and 'self-reliance'. The regression analysis using the stepwise method revealed that off-farm income had a positive effect on household food security, whereas household debt was found to be negatively associated with household food security. Moreover, the structural equation model analysis indicated that intra-household understanding related to food security directly and positively influenced household food security. Furthermore, intra-household understanding related to food security had a positive and indirect effect on household food security through social support in the local community, enhancing supplementary household occupation, and household self-reliance, respectively.
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    Determinants influencing the adoption of the windy.com application among large-scale durian farmers’ groups in Rayong Province, Thailand
    (2026-05-01)
    Thonoi, A.
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    The findings found that farmers who participated in training and utilised the Windy.com application, the majority of participants were male, aged between 51 and 60 years, with a bachelor’s degree and an average household size of 3–4 members. The farmers possessed 1–15 years’ experience in durian cultivation, with farm sizes ranging from 1 to 25 rai. The average durian yield was approximately 1,000–2,000 kilograms per rai, with an average market price of 91–120 Baht per kilogram. Participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge (µ = 81.20) and exhibited a positive attitude towards the Windy.com application (mean = 3.91), with the highest attitude score observed in the content dimension (µ = 4.08). Overall, the adoption of the application was rated as high (µ = 4.09), particularly concerning their intention to use it (µ = 4.23) and perceived usefulness (µ = 4.06). Multiple regression analysis reveals attitude to be the most significant predictor of adoption (β = 0.67, p < 0.01), suggesting that improved attitudes among farmers increased their adoption of the application. Conversely, factors such as farming experience and farm size was significantly influenced adoption (p > 0.05). The results imply that promoting positive attitudes and providing effective training can significantly enhance farmers’ long-term adoption and utilisation of digital applications.
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    Production efficiency of aquaculture farm Vannamei white shrimp in Chachoengsao province, Thailand: a stochastic frontier analysis
    (2025-01-01)
    Tammaroopa, Kanokwan
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    Cavite, Harry Jay
    Although shrimp farmers have expanded their operation and market through government support, their technical efficiency remains in question as they compete with other shrimp farmers in the area. This study investigates the technical efficiency of Vannamei white shrimp farmers and explores the factors affecting their inefficiency using the stochastic production frontier approach. Data were collected from 450 shrimp farmers in Chachoengsao, Thailand. Data were analysed using the stochastic frontier production function. Results showed that technical efficiency level was approximately 87%, implying a potential 13% growth in output if inefficiencies are addressed. Furthermore, farmers who receive training on shrimp farming are more efficient than farmers who do not. Farmers with higher educational attainment are more likely to be efficient implying the importance of providing information access and developing farmers’ technical knowledge on shrimp production. Thus, increased technical knowledge could enable farmers make better decisions and attain higher levels of technical efficiency.
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    A model of young leader development on environmental education in Thailand
    (2023-04-01)
    Kongyoungyune, Pinavet
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    Rawang, Wee
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    Koomklang, Jidapa
    Youth have a strong role to play in environmental protection, and we should focus on developing their leadership skills through environmental education (EE). This research aimed to: (1) examine the competencies of environmentally educated young leaders; and (2) design an EE model for young leader development in Thailand. Questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data on what participants perceived to be key competencies for environmentally educated young leaders. Next, these data were used to create the EE model for young leader development. Finally, the model was applied to a training program for high school students, and its effectiveness was evaluated based on pre-and post-tests administered on the students. The evaluation results showed that the mean evaluation score rises from a moderate level before evaluation (x = 6.31, SD = 1.70) to a high level after evaluation (x = 8.85, SD = 1.01). The highest mean score is for public benefits (x = 9.06, SD = 1.02), followed by learning (x = 8.87, SD = 0.98), satisfaction on innovation (x = 8.78, SD = 1.02), and pro-behaviors (x = 8.70, SD = 1.02). Therefore, our proposed model can be used as a part of EE in schools for youth leader development.
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    Factors affecting the adoption of organic agricultural standards among members of community enterprises in Roi Et Province, Thailand
    (2025-07-01)
    Prawat, S.
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    Chulilung, P.
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    Charoenkittayawut, S.
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    Khermkhun, J.
    The level of adoption of organic agricultural standards in crop production among members of community enterprises in Roi Et Province was assessed which based on the Certification Alliance Organic Standards. The findings revealed that four components including maintenance of organic management practices, pest and disease management, conversion to organic production, and enclosed cropping systems, were adopted at a very high level. The remaining components, including land and water management, contamination prevention, biodiversity, crop selection, and breeding, showed high levels of adoption. Split and parallel production received the lowest score but remained within the high adoption range. In addition, multiple regression analysis showed that experiences in organic farming, knowledge related to organic farming, and attitude towards organic farming positively and statistically influenced the level of adoption of organic agricultural standards among members of community enterprises in Roi Et Province.
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    Participatory irrigation management, social capital, and efficiency in rice production. Understanding the linkage in the case of irrigated rice farms in Northern Thailand
    (2024-06-15) ;
    Llones, Christopher
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    Wongtragoon, Unggoon
    Enforcement of rules to increase farmers' involvement in participatory irrigation management (PIM) has been ineffective given the non-exclusivity nature of surface irrigation. In this study, we investigated the interrelationship of the social capital's role in higher participation in PIM and the effects towards farmers' efficiency using the case of rice farmers in Northern Thailand. We found that higher intention to participate in PIM collective activities is largely driven by the water user's social capital endowments. Farmers' efficiency level is positively associated with PIM participation and the condition of the collective irrigation management. Our findings suggest the importance of complementing current government efforts with policy interventions focusing on strengthening water user groups' social capital, such as improving group cohesion and their capacity for networking in compensating for various impediments faced by farmers.