CHIANG RAI - The Mae Kuang watershed has long supported coffee-growing communities across the hills of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

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CHIANG RAI - Ban Pha Mee in Chiang Rai has earned international recognition for community-based tourism. On 27 September 2025, DASTA submitted the Akha community’s project, From Roots to the Future: Revitalizing Akha Culture and Community Economy…

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SEATTLE - Starbucks, once the top name in premium coffee, now faces a mix of tough issues worldwide. Sales are down, there are rumours it might sell its business in China , its share price is falling, and it’s dealing with staff problems and rival…

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Chiang Rai's coffee story began in the 1960s when the Thai Government encouraged northern farmers to grow Arabica coffee as part of a broader strategy to combat poverty in the “Golden Triangle.” The climatic and altitude conditions in northern…

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