On October 28, 2025, the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, under the research project “Study on Local Food Systems in Thailand” supported by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), held a data feedback and discussion forum on local food system indicators in Deut and Nakham Subdistricts, Kham Khuean Kaeo District, Yasothon Province.
The forum was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongjit Rittirong, Deputy Director for Research and Principal Investigator, and joined by the research team: Dr. Pattraporn Chuenglertsiri, Ms. Pimolpan Nitnara, and Ms. Thanaporn Kirdkaew. Participants included representatives from government agencies, local administrations, public health volunteers, and community partners.
The discussion aimed to advance safe and sustainable local food system development through community-driven indicator data, reflecting local food situations and guiding future directions.
Key outcomes included:
- Promoting household vegetable gardening to reduce dependence on external food sources.
- Monitoring chemical residues in blood and food to inform local policy.
- Establishing “Green Markets” for chemical-free produce.
- Educating children and youth on food safety to nurture future advocates.
Sustainable local food systems require the combined efforts of government, local, and community sectors.
This meeting marked a significant step for Yasothon Province in advancing safe, sufficient, and sustainable food systems aligned with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, enhancing the well-being of local communities.
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