Activities of the Foundation For Thailand Development

Foundation Activities

Creating Positive Social Impact, Growing Together

“50 Years of Creating Opportunities, Inspiring Hope, and Building a Better Future for Thailand”

For over five decades, the Foundation for Thailand Pattana Development has been dedicated to serving society in accordance with its founding mission and objectives.

Originating as the “Isan Club,” a volunteer organization committed to supporting rural communities in Northeastern Thailand, the organization later evolved into the Foundation for Thai Pattana Development, broadening its vision and scope to encompass education, religion, public health, arts, and cultural preservation.

Since its establishment in 1976, the Foundation has continuously implemented charitable and public-benefit initiatives through collaboration with various philanthropic organizations, educational institutions, religious organizations, and community partners. These efforts have created meaningful opportunities and improved the quality of life for countless youth and underprivileged individuals across Thailand.

Summer Novice Ordination Project for Children’s Home Youth
at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram on April 22, 2006

Pol. Lt. Gen. Nithi Bundhuwong, Project Chairman

Youth Novice Ordination Project for Children’s Home Youth
The program was established through collaboration with: Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram, Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan (Golden Moutain Temple) and Wat Nak Prok
The program was established through collaboration with: Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram, Wat Saket Ratchawora Mahawihan (Golden Moutain Temple) and Wat Nak Prok
WatNakPoprok, The temple serves as the most important center for Buddhist education and youth development. The initiative brings together young people from welfare institutions and general communities to learn Buddhist teachings, moral discipline, and life skills under the guiding concept: “Planting Young Seedlings in the Field of Merit.”
This program has become one of the Foundation’s longest-running commitments to nurturing ethical values and personal development among Thai youth.

Youth Novice Ordination Project for Children’s Home Youth

Youth Novice Ordination Project for Children’s Home Youth

Orientation Ceremony for the 1st Class of Novices from the Children's Home by the Abbot of Wat Benchamabophit.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Nithi Bundhuwong (4th from left), Chairman of the Mass Ordination Project; Dr. Thanyarat Noisaengsri, Foundation Secretary (5th from left).

Dr. Thanyarat Noisaengsri, Foundation Secretary, presenting lessons to the 1st class of novices from the children's home (April 2006).

Rural School Library Development Project

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Uthai Phiromruen, Project Chairman

Charity Golf Tournament Project in collaboration with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somsak Mitatha, Project Chairman

Novice Ordination Project for Children’s Home Youth at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram (April 6, 2011) and Dhamma Practice Training at Wat Nakprok (April 6 – May 2011)

Charity Run for Health and Recreation: 1st Thai Pattana Mini Marathon at Suan Luang Rama IX under the concept "Run, Run, Run: Sending Support to Border Patrol Police"

Ms. Srarat Jivaketu, Project Chairman)

In addition, there are other past and future projects designed to deliver happiness between givers and receivers through the goodwill of partner organizations, including:

Thai Arts and Cultural Preservation and Promotion Project

Dr. Thanyarat Noisaengsri, Project Chairman

Financial and Material Donation Project

Ajarn Thassarat Phattanaprasert, Project Chairman

Thai Herbal Promotion and Development Project: "Eat Food as Medicine"

Capt. Veerachart Sirijantaphan, RTN, Project Chairman

Thai Herbal Promotion and Development Project: "Eat Food as Medicine"

Research Project for Quality of Life and Career Development Following the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Kenphankhor, Project Chairman

Research Project for Quality of Life and Career Development Following the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

Disaster Relief Project: "Thais Help Thais in Times of Need"

Asst. Prof. Thanyapong Moolsuwan, Project Chairman

Student Volunteer Camp for Public Service Project

Mr. Awatcharin Nachin, Project Chairman

Sick Monks Rehabilitation and Care Project

Ajarn Thanom Putruang, Project Chairman

Scholarship Award Project for High-Achieving and Diligent Students and Novices Facing Financial Hardship

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tawee Taweewar, Project Chairman

Construction of "Phuttha Sitthiyan" at Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram (25th Buddhist Century Celebration)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pat Noisaengsri, Project Chairman

English for Life Project

Assoc. Prof. Dr.Pat Noisaengsri, Project Chairman

Looking Ahead

Guided by the royal motto: “Good deeds bring even greater blessings in return.”

The Foundation remains committed to expanding its activities and launching new initiatives in response to evolving social, economic, cultural, and environmental challenges.

Future projects will continue to focus on creating opportunities, developing the potential of underprivileged youth, and empowering individuals to become knowledgeable, responsible, and compassionate citizens.

Through collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development, the Foundation strives to contribute to a stronger, more inclusive, and resilient Thai society for generations to come

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