Problems of Poverty and Poppy Plantations at Baan Nakian, Omkoi District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This qualitative research is conducted in Baan Nakian, Amphor Omkoi, Chiang Mai Province. The research aims to the elimination of opium cultivation from its root course, the poverty. The research objectives are to evaluating the potentials and to analyzing the obstacles of the areas. By understanding what the potentials and the obstacles, we can help to develop the community and to build alternative careers more effectively. The research found out that Baan Nakian has abundant environmental resources, strong leaders, actual cultural preservation, supports from outsides, and efficiency collaboration among the community memberships for economic opportunities. On the other hand, Baan Nakian is facing a difficulty in its infrastructure. They also have no legal right over their own lands and properties. The obstacle includes low quality of their lands for agriculture.