Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Follows Up on Development Efforts in Chiang Rai
On 17 June 2025, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously proceeded to Chiang Rai Province to follow up on efforts to improve the quality of life for local communities. Upon arrival at Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport, Her Royal Highness continued by royal helicopter to Baan Puna, Mae Fah Luang District, to visit the people and observe the oil tea cultivation research project. The initiative—jointly supported by the Chaipattana Foundation and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage—benefits 403 households through the cultivation of oil tea across 2,010 rai of degraded forest. It promotes sustainable livelihoods alongside agriculture, livestock, and handicrafts. Her Royal Highness also visited the community handicraft center, where the Mae Fah Luang Foundation integrates local wisdom with skill development and employment, particularly among women, through its DoiTung social enterprise. Later, Her Royal Highness visited Sangwan Wit 8 School, established in 1991 […]