Chaipattana Foundation


The Chaipattana Foundation is a non-government organization founded by King Bhumibol operating in Thailand since 1988, that develops projects of national and social benefit to the Thai people. The Foundation's aim is to provide prompt, timely, and necessary responses to problems affecting the people of Thailand. "Chaipattana" means Victory of Development.

Operations

The foundation is not subject to the budgetary constraints or regulatory requirements of government agencies. The Foundation is officially registered as a legal entity at the Ministry of the Interior. All committee members have the freedom to consider and initiate work activities.

Projects

Agricultural development

The foundation supports projects in:
The foundation supports research on Vetiver, which is useful for habitat restoration and flood management.

Sustainable management of natural resources

The group supports various sustainability projects: