Poverty Reduction Through Community Enterprises in Thailand

Abstract

This article examines the issue of poverty in Thailand and proposes solutions through the principles of community enterprises. The focus is on promoting self-reliance among individuals by encouraging them to produce and sell their products. This approach integrates efforts from the government, civil society, and the private sector to develop a grassroots economy that achieves stability, prosperity, and sustainability. To enable people to access government policies and budgets for funding, tools for innovation and production, as well as knowledge resources—such as research, packaging development, and marketing promotion.

This study found that implementing these principles positively impacts communities. It leads to increased incomes, improved diets, and a sense of warmth within families through career development driven by community enterprises.  A model called the BSSC (Budget, State Policy, Social and Economic Conditions, Network Coordination) was developed to demonstrate the importance of driving sustainable community enterprises. This model highlights that all four elements must work in harmony to effectively tackle poverty issues in Thailand.