Floodplains in Thailand’s Lower Chao Phraya River Basin play a vital role in urban flood protection, yet smallholder farmers bear the hidden costs. As the Chao Phraya 2 canal nears completion, policy reform is urgent—integrating Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), agroecology, and peri-urban safeguards to ensure resilience is shared, not shifted.
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Summarising soil and water restoration Phase 1 (2016-2019) at BTLLAgroforestry, Ayutthaya, Thailand
From acidic soil and uncertain rains, BTLLAgroforestry began restoring land in Ayutthaya through syntropic principles and weekend resilience. Phase 1 focused on soil cover, water retention, and ecosystem healing. With 4 hectares now thriving, the journey continues—bridging science, community, and care in the face of climate uncertainty.
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In Ayutthaya’s lowland fields, my grandfather turned retirement into regeneration—donating land, guiding farmers, and founding Luang Prasit Market. Seventy years later, I return to the same soil with my brother and his orchard. Our family’s journey continues: from horseback through forests since my grandfather's time to one-hour drives, still rooted in care and community.
My journey on becoming a farmer in permanent agriculture
In Ayutthaya’s reclaimed soil, I began farming with no background—just curiosity and care. Mangoes survived, herbs surprised me, and failures taught more than manuals. This journey in permanent agriculture isn’t about yield alone, but about listening to land, honouring time, and growing roots deeper than crops.
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