Are Thai farmers really poor and in need of help?

Yes, they (or at least a large number) are. But this needs a lot more to answer because things are far more complicated than just being poor. I recently visited a small farm where my wife's great uncle lives. It's one of the poorer places I've see... read more

When we talk about poor Thai farmers, I mainly think of the Isaan region. The same problems apply to smaller farms in the northern area of Thailand, the hill/forest area around and above Chiang Mai. read more

RE the likelihood of poor kids remaining poor, so is it fair to have them: I think that proves the point the other way, I.e. that there are ingrained inequalities that should be addressed, and the fact that poor people stay poor suggests there a lack of meritocracy. read more