This program aims to design and build a new eco-tourism facility for an indigenous ranger community at the upper Nakhon Si Thammarat Mountain Range (NSTR). Over the past few years, INDA has developed intimate relationships with multiple national parks and local communities in the area. Within a protected tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) lies a distinctive ecosystem known for its biological diversity, endemic species, and endangered wildlife. Under exceptionally humid marine and equatorial conditions, Sanyen (Tai Rom Yen National Park) is one of the largest TMCFs in Thailand. Tai Rom Yen National Park and Khao Luang National Park are working with local communities on an interdisciplinary and participatory approach to develop eco-tourism, educate people about conservation, and implement public awareness programs. Trail networks, exhibition spaces, camping facilities, and an information center must be re-conceptualized under new design frameworks.
Chon Supawongse
Palakorn Guagulpipat
Siwanut Hnutrup
Teerapon Meunrin
Preecha Nunmin
Kittipan Rakdaeng
Nares Sukkrin
Rangsit Thongsamak
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Nattakitta Chuasiriphattana
Arina Hiriwiriyakun
Phurin Jungteerapanich
Rujirada Juthasantikul
Tanyaluck Kittithirapong
Kritnara Kroongjit
Napatsorn Mongkoldet
Wirunchana Rawkwansatith
Pisitt Sae-tan
Jidapa Srimachand
Kanin Suthamanuswong
Nanna Thaiboonruang
Phatchanon Varanukulsak
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