Objective
Enhancement of Udon Thani Economy through Overseas Knowledge and Experiences
Rationale
In Thailand, Udon Thani has the largest number of foreigners married to Thai women residing in the province. The most foreign - in - laws are from England, The United States and Germany. Udon Thani has the largest number of population working overseas. From 2006 - 2009 (January - February) statistics, 63,477 Udon Thani residents - 55,920 males and 7,557 females went to work overseas. These overseas workers have brought back their income at the amount of several billions baths. In addition,they return home with overseas working knowledge and experiences which can be used for local deverlopment.
Udon Thani International Cooperation and Development Office (UDICAD) was established to support regional cooperation through mobilization of cooperation and intergration of goverment and non - goverment efforts. The office is responsible for provincial, regional and cross - border cooperation and works with Asian Institute of Technology's field office. It's vision is to become center of coooperation and service for national and regional development, and it's goals include poverty reduction, food security, and decrease of global warning in Thailand. The office plays an important role as a provincial organization which mobilizes foreign - in - laws as well as overseas workers to participate as volunteers in several aspects.
1.Ambassadors on Culture, Tourism and Thai Food - Dissemination of different cultures while back and forth between Thailand and their own countries.
2.Salesman - Development of connections for Udon Thani's agricultural and local product e.g. cotton, silk of OTOP products which can become exports resulting in increase in internal and external investment.
3. Learning Center - While residing in Udon Thani, These groups of peple possess professional knowledge and ability in several aspects. They can become resource persons for the learning center and utilize practical experiences in providing examples.
Networking among them in the form of committee or volunteer group of foreign - in - laws overseas workers, plus foreign student as well as health and environment, will enable the effective mobilization of their abilities for Udon Thani development process.
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For more information about meeting dates and volunteer help please contact Nobi: Tel. 086-2429990 Soi Sampanthamid - Udon Thani 41000 - Thailand
The Farmer wrote:Hello,
Savadee Khap,
We like to invite you to our Grand Opening like before.
Sau Ging Pau Restaurant,way to Nongkai,exactly 10 Km from Lotus Crossing.
Morlam,Shows,Hugh Buffet,Presentation of our Activity-Groups.
Our Cooking-Group take care about the Phallang-Food.
Sex Nations are presenting their special Food like Beef Stroganoff,Swedish Meatballs,American Steaks,English Eggs and Bacon,German Sausages,Dutch cheese with fruits,Thai Food,Strawberry Pudding,etc.
Money for the tickets is not for us or anybody.50% Handicaps and 50% Activity Groups.
I personally are one of three perons have to sign for any transaction.
Believe me,as a German,I will take care.
I am NOT responsable for the Budget of the project.
In the future I will.Maybe.Some of them don't like me allready
Don't worry.
This project is NOT only a Donation.If somebody creates an idea,with our help,and is making a business out of it,please do it.I will help you to connect the right people,if I can.
So,if somebody has some own ideas,want to open a group,whatever,you are wellcome.
In the future,we will have a lot of groups,have always one leader, have a leader-meeting.
Nobody can talk and listen to 500 people in the same time.
My position will be a rotating position.My idea.Give me a rest.
So I will take care of my own group HAPPYNESS PARK,so they call this.
Pleasa come to my Presemtation Board,I need only 100 Mill.
Somebody who personally spend nearly this money will present his work with Handicap People.
He will always have my power(which power?) behind him,even we have some arguments.
And please not always so serious.It's enough,they let me work 15 hours a day,using my car and telephone for free,
my ideas,my time.
But I like to help,if I see a aim or a chance.
Thailand need us.They just have to know it
Changing the attitudes,somebody you know very well will have a small speech.
Not listen to me too much,some of you will not understand anyway.
See you agan in two days.
Prungnee nuai mak mak,mau nitnoii.Wang whaa,sanuuk di!
Nobi
I am not sorry any more for my English.F.T.