Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Observes the Operation Progress of the Land Development Project of the Chaipattana Foundation in Roi Et Province
On 28 November 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn traveled to observe the operation progress of the Land Development Project of the Chaipattana Foundation at Niwet Sub-district, Thawatburi District, Roi Et Province.
On this occasion, Miss Chanpen Kasemsap presented 1 plot of land deed covering an area of 10 rai 3 ngan 7 square wah (4.3 acres), located in Nuea Mueang Sub-district, Mueang Roi Et District, to Her Royal Highness for use in the activities of the Chaipattana Foundation; and Mrs. Nantaphan Saengthong also presented 100,000 Baht to Her Royal Highness to support the activities of the Foundation.
The land development project of the Chaipattana Foundation in Niwet Sub-district, Thawatburi District, Roi Et Province, covers an area of more than 22 rai (8.8 acres). The "Kasemsap" family had graciously donated the piece of land to be used for the activities of the Chaipattana Foundation. Later, Her Royal Highness granted an initiative to the Chaipattana Foundation to develop the land according to the integrated agricultural farming approach, growing 3 forests for 4 benefits. In addition, the local plants are conserved for further propagation, while the local people can come and learn from the project.
The project has embraced the royal initiative as the main principle in project development. The 159 types of trees, in the number of 9,500 trees, such as Siamese rosewood, wild neem, Black rosewood, custard apple, etc., were planted, along with the construction of a greenhouse for growing vegetables. Furthermore, Kasetsart University, Chaloem Phra Kiat Campus in Sakon Nakhon Province, has conducted a survey of indigenous plant species in the project area. The purpose of this survey is to create a system that can present the information in the form of QR code, allowing students to access data related to the benefits of these plant species.
