Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome (center) poses with members of the community
that received plaques for their efforts to adhere to HM the King’s
“sufficiency economy” philosophy.
Manoon Makpol
Pattaya officials recognized efforts by residents and leaders
from 36 Pattaya neighborhoods for efforts to improve the quality of life
for neighbors by adhering to HM the King’s “sufficiency economy”
philosophy.
More than 300 people turned out for the Sept. 16 “Baan Munkohong
Project” awards where Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome, deputy mayors and
members of the Community Organizations Development Institution handed
out plaques and certificates.
Ten communities earned plaques, 15 individuals received certificates and
two restaurants - Kkanphimp Pattaya and Ruan Thai - were recognized for
employing sufficiency-economy principles, which preach that individuals
and organizations should be able to provide for themselves and shun the
pursuit of excess material possessions.
Other examples included a community mushroom-growing project started by
Duangporn Piromon of Nong Pangkae. That neighborhood built three sheds
where more than 3,000 mushroom plants are grown. The mushrooms are both
shared among community members and excess are sold to raise funds to
continue the project.
Others recognized for their projects were Boonma Fangrak of Rong Mai
Keed, Surachat Kulpa of Nernrodfai, Sarawut Brohimi from Soi 5 Thawa,
Kawarin Ithachot of Chonglom Temple, and Samran Saengchan of Chaimongkol
Temple.
