Assistant Professor Dr. Tipwan Suppasat, lecturer in the Biology Program, School of Science, University of Phayao, and head of the research project, visited two areas to deliver beehive boxes and stands to farmer groups under the project "Expansion of Thai Honeycomb Bee Technology to Enhance Production Efficiency and Increase Farmers' Income."
The first delivery took place with the farmer group in Ban Na Dok Mai, Hang Hong Subdistrict, Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province, on October 16, 2026, while the second delivery was conducted with the Ban Thang Sai Luad Community Enterprise Farmer Group, Prai Phatthana Subdistrict, Phu Sing District, Si Sa Ket Province, on October 18, 2026.
The project has received funding support from the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization), with the goal of raising the income of 20,000 target farmer households by at least 20% through the transfer of appropriate technology, over a two-year implementation period (currently in Year 1). This initiative represents a significant approach to strengthening the economic stability of smallholder farmers, reducing income inequality, and promoting sustainable self-reliance based on local natural resources.
This activity is part of the workshop titled "Bee Biology, Management, and Beekeeping Using Appropriate Honeycomb Beehive Equipment Sets," the 2nd session of which was held from October 15–19, 2026, covering three provinces: Sakon Nakhon, Si Sa Ket, and Khon Kaen. The workshop focuses on transferring knowledge about the biology of Thai honeycomb bees, a native species that plays a vital role in the ecosystem and plant pollination, alongside demonstrations and hands-on practice using equipment specifically designed to suit local conditions. This enables farmers to enhance production efficiency without negatively impacting the environment.
The delivery of beehive boxes and stands on this occasion helps complete the knowledge gained from the training, allowing farmers to put the equipment to immediate practical use. This systematically strengthens their beekeeping skills for Thai honeycomb bees, promotes an environmentally friendly alternative occupation, generates stable supplementary income, and simultaneously helps conserve biodiversity within the community.
The implementation of this project reflects the commitment of the School of Science, University of Phayao, in applying scientific knowledge and technology to address challenges and improve the quality of life for farmers, while building collaborative networks to drive concrete and sustainable development, encompassing poverty reduction, stable income generation, and the conservation of natural resources for the benefit of communities.