The big flood happened during 6 Sep. to 8 Sep” caused by the Yagi Super Storm affecting the Northern part of Thailand especially Chiang Rai province. Home net coordinator in the Northern region has reported that 258 homebased workers and 325 members of street vendors are affected by the recent flood. Their houses, land and property were damaged by the recent flood and huge mud. Though the water is receded today and now everyone has to clean up their houses from the mud and dirty water as well as repairing the broken property.

Among the affected informal workers, they were members of seven groups of homebased workers locating in various districts such as Nong Bua, Koa Loy, Baan Fang Min, Wat Muang Chum, Wiang, Baan Thung Mok, and bloom making group as well as members of the walking street in Chiang Rai. They urgently need some seed fund to clean up and rebuild their livelihood.

The Confederation of the Informal Economy Workers of Thailand would like to appeal to you for your kind assistance to our members in the Northern network by donating to the Confederation from now till 6 October 2024.

Donation channel: Account number 0202-36400-469

Account name: Mr. Somkid or Ms. Malior Ms. Suriya

Government Savings Bank, The Mall Bangkapi branch

Thank you very much for your kind attention and response.

The process of producing ‘Sang Yod Rice’ by this group is done by traditional method in which farmers crush unhusked rice using mortar to preserve rice germ and rice bran. Such method makes ‘Sang Yod Rice’ nutrient-rich food. The production also creates jobs for community members.

Later in 2005, women in Wiang sub-district formed a group to weave clothes for daily use, also for income generating and preserving traditional clothes and culture.

At present, the Wiang sub-district weaving group has 10 members. Products made by the group include sarongs in Tai Lue patterns which are modified to make them more colourful and attractive.