Beyond The Village

Wang Thong Wittaya School

Reaching yet another school. Wang Thong Wittaya School, located in Wang Nuea, Lampang Province, has reached out to us. Prompted by a recommendation from the officials at Mae Fah Luang Subdistrict, Doi Tung, they learned about the effectiveness of our DIY air purifiers in reducing PM2.5. Wang Thong Wittaya School, a remote and rugged area … Read more

Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals in Muang Na subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai

18/03/2024 We delivered 12 air purifier units to four Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospitals in Muang Na subdistrict, Chiang Dao district, Chiang Mai. These hospitals serve an area encompassing seven villages. Given Muang Na’s proximity to the Myanmar border, the area has vibrant diversity of ethnic groups seeking services, including indigenous peoples, Tai, Chinese, Lahu/Akha, Lisu, … Read more

10 Border Patrol Police schools in Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son

18/3/24🌈 Two forces combined 🤝 BTV and Chiang Mai Rajabhat University journeyed 92 kilometers, through concrete and gravel roads, taking about 3 hours, to reach our destination: Lions Maha Chakri 9 Border Patrol Police School in Ban Pa Khaolam, Kut Chang sub-district, Mae Taeng district, Chiang Mai. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Chayanon and CMRU students … Read more

The Research and Development Institute of Rajabhat University

We delivered 14 DIY air purifiers to the Research and Development Institute of Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai. The handover was accepted by Dr. Akarasit Boonsongtae, Director of the Research and Development Institute, Dr. Chayanon Sawasdeenarunat, the inventor of this air purifier prototype, and the institute’s staff. These 14 units will be installed in border patrol … Read more

Ban Huay Poo Ling School

March 11, 2024, we delivered 9 air purifiers to Ban Huay Poo Ling School, located in the remote and mountainous Mon Jong Subdistrict, Omkoi District, Chiang Mai. This school, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, is home to 134 students, all from the Pgaz K’Nyau ethnic group, coming from surrounding villages and areas bordering … Read more

The Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Mae Fah Luang

07/03/24 Visited the Doi Tung Development Project in Mae Fah Luang District, Chiang Rai. The DTDP embodies the spirit of cooperation between government organizations and the local community under the auspices of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, with the mission to enhance the quality of life, culture, and environment for everyone involved. The Mae Fah … Read more

🌿 Innovative Carbon Credits: A Beacon of Hope in Wildfire Mitigation 🌍

Wildfires, a constant threat to our forests, wreaking havoc on the environment, destroying habitats, and endangering communities. But fear not, for in Tambon Tha Nuea, Mae On District, Chiang Mai Province, a groundbreaking solution has emerged—a path to reducing wildfires while ensuring sustainable funding. In this breathtaking part of northern Thailand, a consortium of community … Read more

‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet’ Review

“Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet” is a 75-minute documentary that delves into the critical planetary thresholds crucial for our planet’s stability and humanity’s future. Directed by Jonathan Clay and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the film showcases the pioneering mission led by Professor Johan Rockström, the founding director of Sweden’s Stockholm Resilience Centre. … Read more

“Something in the Air” — Breathing in the Unseen Danger

In “Something in the Air,” PBS America crafts a poignant narrative that sheds light on the elusive nemesis of our times — air pollution. The documentary, now available on YouTube, offers a searing examination of the complexities surrounding the global air quality crisis. From the outset, the film challenges our assumptions about air pollution. The … Read more

The Hidden Hurdle: How Air Pollution Blocks Bees from Blooms and Threatens Our Food

In the bustling realm of environmental concerns, amidst our immediate apprehensions about climate change, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels, we’ve overlooked a silent crisis unfolding: our bees can’t find their flowers. It may sound trivial, especially juxtaposed against the grand canvas of global environmental challenges. Still, as recent research from the UK Centre … Read more