Debt Reconstruction, Career Development and Famers Household Well-Being in Thailand

Debts reconstruction under some of moratorium
projects is one of important method that highly benefits to both the
Banks and farmers. The method can reduce probabilities for nonprofits
loan. This paper discuss about debts reconstruction and career
development training for farmers in Thailand between 2011 and
2013. The research designed is mix-method between quantitative
survey and qualitative survey. Sample size for quantitative method is
1003 cases. Data gathering procedure is between October and
December 2013. Main results affirmed that debts reconstruction is
needed. And there are numerous benefits from farmers’ career
development training. Many of farmers who attend field school
activities able to bring knowledge learned to apply for the farms’
work. They can reduce production costs. Framers’ quality of life and
their household well-being also improve. This program should apply
in any countries where farmers have highly debts and highly risks for
not return the debts.

Authors:

• Yothin Sawangdee
• Piyawat Katewongsa
• Chutima Yousomboon
• Kornkanok Pongpradit
• Sakapas Saengchai
• Phusit Khantikul

Keywords:

• Career development
• debts reconstruction
• farmers household well-being
• Thailand.

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