About Us

Our Institute

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K Agro-innovate Institute (KAI), established under the KASIKORNTHAI FOUNDATION with support from KASIKORNBANK. It is our mission to create inclusive value chains that foster environmental regeneration, prosperous community and economic growth.

As a part of the holistic socio-ecological transformation model, KAI is working to support the Nan Sandbox.

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We build a multidisciplinary value chain that complements Nan Sandbox’s comprehensive efforts to restore the ecological balance of the preserved watershed forest in Nan province. With a diverse team of experts, KAI pioneers practical solutions that drive sustainable outcomes. Our main focus is to restore Thailand’s crucial watershed forests, specifically in Nan, through our innovative pharma-agroforestry and plant-based medicine innovation. 

By collaborating with local communities, stakeholders, and partners, KAI is focused on creating lasting, positive impacts that benefit both the environment and the people who depend on it. This vision aims to ensure that the ecosystems of Nan thrive alongside its communities.

We are the catalyst of change,
the integrator of collective expertise

We drive impactful transformation in Nan’s vital headwater forests by empowering local communities, uplifting economic activities,
and generating substantial incomes. Through this, we promote lasting environmental stewardship—ensuring that sustainability and economic prosperity go hand in hand.

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