The Economic And Social Effects Of Farmers Growing Para Rubber In Northeast Thailand: A Case Study Of Sapsomboon Village, Dun Sad Sub-District, Kranoun District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

This article presents the economic and social effects of farmers growing para rubber in Northeast Thailand. We did in-depth interviews with government officials and farmers involved in the para rubber project implemented by Thailand’s government. From the study, we found that farmers growing para rubber have more income and a better quality of life. In addition, the social status of farmers growing para rubber is elevated within the community because their wealth is greatly increased after they sell their liquid para rubber.