Chaipattana Foundation

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Chaipattana Foundation
มูลนิธิชัยพัฒนา
FormationJune 14, 1988;35 years ago (1988-06-14)
FounderKing Bhumibol Adulyadej
TypeCharity organization
Registration no.3975
HeadquartersRoyal Development Projects Office Building (Rama VIII Bridge)

2012, Soi Arun Amarin 36, Arun Amarin Road

Bang Yikhan Sub-district, Bang Phlat District, Bangkok, 10700
Secretary-General
Sumet Tantivejkul
Key people
H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (Honorary President & Executive Chairperson)
Website https://www.chaipat.or.th/eng/about-us/

The Chaipattana Foundation is a non-government organization founded by King Bhumibol operating in Thailand since 1988, that develops projects of national and social benefit to the Thai people. The Foundation's aim is to provide prompt, timely, and necessary responses to problems affecting the people of Thailand. "Chaipattana" means Victory of Development. [1]

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Operations

The foundation is not subject to the budgetary constraints or regulatory requirements of government agencies. The Foundation is officially registered as a legal entity at the Ministry of the Interior. [2] All committee members have the freedom to consider and initiate work activities. [3]

Projects

Agricultural development

"Cultivation is regarded as a highly important occupation for it produces essentials of life. Without cultivation, we would not have raw materials for food and garments or any construction work. Hence, we have to conduct agriculture."

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, May 11, 1978

The foundation supports projects in:

Environmental quality

The foundation supports research on Vetiver, which is useful for habitat restoration and flood management.

Sustainable management of natural resources

The group supports various sustainability projects:

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