Ban Limthong Village, Nang Rong, Buriram
Photo Credit: Utokapat Foundation
This case study highlights how the small rural community of Ban Limthong in Buriram province tackled water scarcity through social learning and local innovation. Royboon Rassameethes documents how villagers revived traditional knowledge, engaged in participatory planning, and collaborated with external partners to construct sustainable systems like “Monkey Cheek Ponds” and a community-managed water supply. By blending grassroots action with modern tools such as satellite imaging and GPS, Ban Limthong became a model of environmental resilience and bottom-up development.
The Thailand Foundation invites you to explore this inspiring example of how Thai communities apply local wisdom and collective unity to address modern challenges. The story of Ban Limthong reflects Thailand’s commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and self-reliance, core values that continue to drive community-led development across the nation.
Author: Royboon Rassameethes
This article was published in the Rian Thai International Journal of Thai Studies and is being shared by the Thailand Foundation with permission from the Thai Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University, all rights reserved to the owner of the material.
