There are 29,070 projects available.
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Area Of Work
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Sri lanka
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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19,082.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/030 |
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Rationale
The natural water resources that supply water for paddy cultivation, easily run dry during drought periods, causing damage to crops.
Soil erosion in the lands near water bodies, due to improper land use.
Damage caused to crops by ( ... )
sed numbers of crop pests.
Use of expensive and inefficient fossil fuel for domestic energy needs.
Objectives, activities
To build two micro hydro power plants in two villages for lighting and battery charging facilities.
To provide domestic electricity to 2 remote villages, situated far from the reach of the national grid, by constructing 2 micro hydro power plants.
2 persons from the
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G19 |
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The civilization of the twentieth century is one of industry-oriented in which human
beings are over-consuming energy. Mostly, the energy is being used in manufacturing processes in industry and communication to respond to the consumerist ( ... )
y. Such processes are enormously contributing to the release of a gas ,known as Carbondioxide, a major GHG, into the world?s atmosphere. This GHG has caused the rise in the world?s temperature and other climatic variance. The phenomenon is widely known as the Green House Effects the consequences of which are all threatening the livelihood of human beings.
One of the many solutions for
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Bolivia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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22,337.16
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Pilot Phase
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Project Number: BOL/19/99 |
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Mediante acciones de veda de 31 has. de bosque primario en 3 comunidades, 59 has. de matorral o bosque degradado en 8 comunidades, donde se han realizado tareas de repoblamiento forestal con especies nativas.
Además se ha logrado la plantación ( ... )
has de bosque con fines energéticos y la protección de infraestructura de riego. Los plantines de Eucalipto fueron logrados en nueve viveros comunitarios con participación de 111 familias. Se ha logrado inventariar un total de 74 especies arbóreas y arbustivas en dos micro cuencas representativas del área aymara y quechua de la región. Se ha realizado tres talleres por comunidad con un
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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1,966.67
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/15 |
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A planning grant of K1,966.67 was provided to the Motu Koitabu Group of the Village of Hanuabada to develop their project proposal. In late 1998 the group approached the secretariat informing the coordinator that the people were suffering from a ( ... )
of environment health related diseases. As the village is locked in the city of port moresby the village is overcrowded with approximately 30,000 people. The harbour which was their traditional fishing group is also contaminated not only by surrage but also from the industries and harbour activity. The problem is recognised and the group has been encouraged to develop a good project proposal
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Ghana
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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5,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GHA/98/038 |
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The Workshop on Gender and Renewable Energy Systems Development and Application was co-funded by GEF/SGP, UNDP and UNIFEM. It brought together 84 participants including renewable energy practitioners, experts and users who deliberated on the ( ... )
inkages between the environment, energy, food security and economic empowerment of women, particularly women?s? agro-processing businesses. It also collated information on energy policies with particular reference to access by women including issues of design and development of future energy
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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19,860.63
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/15 |
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Native beekeeping in the Cerrado has cultural roots. The basic needs for survival of the jandaíra species have been identified. Application of knowledge acquired and disseminated in diversified media is sought by this project, in the form of ( ... )
s offered to local families, teachers, and school children. Local communities will assist in these activities. Additional income will be generated for local small farmers who adopt the native beekeeping activities, bringing together the basic needs of the community and the environmental quality. Planting of trees beneficial to the native beekeeping activity will also be
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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9,933.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G27 |
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Forest is a big source of energy and other valuable natural resources. However, the processes of national and industrial development have prompted the excessive and wasteful use of these natural gifts from the forest. Such an unregulated use has ( ... )
ed in the built-up of greenhouse effect which gradually produce harmful consequences to human beings and their environment. Forest is a source of clean air and carbon sink. It absorbs the water and retains the soil fertility.
Huy Tao Dam Forest is still rich and full of big trees. With the area about 5,000 ha, it is conserved as a source of energy by communities settling around. However, the
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Guatemala
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Multifocal Area
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1998
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7,559.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-04-98 |
OBJECTIVES:
To provide access to training on environmental, soil conservation and forestry activities and implement learned practices on stakeholders plots.
This project will develop a series of workshops to strengthen the three ( ... )
ipant organizations, provide specific training on environmental themes, soil conservation and forestry related activities.
The project will develop a series of soil conservation actions, as new options to avoid erosion and soil nutrient depletion.
This actions involve forest management and tree
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Guatemala
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Biodiversity
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1998
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8,168.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PPS-21-97 |
Environmental education activities at three communities, endangered sea turtles rescue activities and mangrove rescue activities at a RAMSAR declared wetland and related ecosystems.
Objectives:
1)To establish a nature information center for ( ... )
s at the Manchón Guamuchal main point of public entry.2)To provide continuity to efforts of environmental education and sustainable use of mangroves and endangered species of sea turtles. /This project will establish a public information center about the local wetlands natural resources, provide pamphlets and information prepared by local people to visitors, continue the environmental education
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Turkiye
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Biodiversity
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1998
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10,000.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: TUR-98-04 |
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The Project goal was to protect the level of biodiversity in Goksu Delta through conserving values and natural functions of the ecosystem.
The project objective was to Establish and operate of a fully equipped and functioning Nature Information ( ... )
in Tasucu which close the Goksu Delta (internationally important wetland site).
Two major outcomes were defined:
·Develop and implement education programs, actively participate to annual Tasucu Environmental Festive.
·Produce and distribute information material (leaflets and
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Thailand
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International Waters
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1998
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2,074.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G06 |
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Nong Leng Sai ,a reservoir, which drains into the Maekhong River, has the area about 1,050 ha. It has been a source of water supply for household consumption, agricultural activites and food for villagers residing in the 5 Tambols around the ( ... )
oir.
In 1994, The Payao Provincial Accelerated Rural Development,a government agency, had launched a development project by dredging the ditches around the reservoir.The main objective was to demarcate the boundaries of the reservoir and check the community encroachment. Morevoer, the project had dredged the central part of the reservoir to hold more water.However, the project had been
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Kazakhstan
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Biodiversity
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1998
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23,602.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: KAZ/98/05 |
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Aralsk town is situated north-east of the Aral sea and until the mid-70s it was a port. At the present time the sea has been receded and the former sea bed has become a source of wind salt, sand, and dust which blows onto the town. The prevailing ( ... )
westerly wind used to bring cool moist air from the sea but now it brings hot air and hazardous chemicals from the sea bed. Absence of the woody and shrub vegetation around Aralsk aggravates the problem. Clearing of saxaul woodland at the begining of 20th century and current desertification process can dramatically affect biodiversity of north deserts. The importance of stands of trees and shrubs
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Papua new guinea
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,391.11
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Phase 1
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Project Number: PNG/98/09 |
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The project recieved US$19,391.11 to establish the Omani - Paimanda Wildlife Management Area. The proposed WMA was to prserve the habitat and the population of the was Arfak Astrapia (Astrapia nigral) and Huon Astrapia (Astrapia rothschildi) both ( ... )
ovincial emblems for the Enga province.
The concern was that the interior of the proposed WMA was under threat of being exploited and therefore conservation and development was seen as an alternate to promote conservation and provide support to sustain the livelihood.
The project was partially completed and its objectives were partially achieved as the project was incomplete as mentioned
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Brazil
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Biodiversity
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1998
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25,221.06
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Phase 1
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Project Number: BRA/98/07 |
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Acquisition of knowledge and techniques for controlled use of fire in the municipality of Almas, state of Tocantins, prevention and combat of forest fires are the goals of this project. The following procedures for allocation of human resources, ( ... )
als, and training were adopted, destined to the use of techniques and methods previously applied in Cerrado areas: fixed vigilance system with towers and lookout points located in strategic points; mobile vigilance with a car; radio communication system; permanent environmental education aiming at prevention; periodic training for the monitors; acquisition and maintenance of fire fighting
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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15,039.58
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/98-067 |
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Project goal:
Optimilizing the productivity of land available through managing it?s natural resources with ecofarming system approach
Project objectives:
1.To increase community?s understanding of ecological function
2.To increase community?s ( ... )
ss on biodiversity conservation efforts
3.To increase community?s participation on conservation activities
4.To increase community?s income through providing alternative income generating activities
5.To improve community?s capability in managing environmentally sounds business
6.To optimalize the reuse of waste
7.To implement zero waste concept as a part of ecofarming system
8.To improve
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Sri lanka
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Biodiversity
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1998
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4,450.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: SRL/95/G52/046 |
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Rationale, objectives
Large number of youth is unemployed in the Kumbuk ara village. Although farming is predominantly their livelihood, some have resorted to other labour work.
This project seeks to introduce organic farming, for domestic ( ... )
ption and since there is a great demand for organic food, it is aimed at generating income by sale of the products.
Activities, groups involved
Encourage organic methods of home garden cultivation of women agricultural producers, encourage the women of the poorest category to resuscitate home garden cultivation to ensure sustainability and better quality of life.
Develop 50 model home
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Indonesia
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Biodiversity
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1998
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16,181.50
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Phase 1
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Project Number: GEF-INS/YBUL/97-040 |
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Project goal:
Strengthening market potentials for local decorative plants (e.g. for cut flowers, pot pourri, garden flowers, etc.) in market, as an innovative effort to maintain biodiversity of local varieties.
Project objective:
1. To ( ... )
uce and promote potential local varieties of cut flowers, as well as other decorative plants, in the commercial market, as a competitive local commodity.
2. To increase farmers? awareness on the potential of local varieties, which has not been explored previously.
3. To cultivate local varieties of cut flowers and decorative plants, to reinforce the supply of those plants and avoid scarcity in
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Mexico
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International Waters
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1998
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11,750.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: MEX/97/13 |
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Lograr una mayor participación comunitaria que involucre a las organizaciones de los diversos sectores en el cumplimiento y desarrollo del Programa de manejo y del Plan de desarrollo sustentable. Fortalecer líneas de desarrollo sustentable que no ( ... )
án atendiendo por falta de personal especializado y de los recursos materiales
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G32 |
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Rice is an economically important crop for the Thai population and the country. At present, the area for paddy plantation is reduced while the demand for consumption and export are increasing. Effort to identify processes to increase yield and ( ... )
e the quality of rice are being carried out earnestly.
Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat Province. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa
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Thailand
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Climate Change Mitigation
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1998
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10,526.00
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Phase 1
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Project Number: THA/98/G34 |
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Rice farming communities in the basin of Park Phanang River and Songkhla Lagoon comprises the areas in Tha Sala District, Park Phanang District,Chianyai District,Hua Sai District,Cha-Uad District and Chulabhon District of Nakhornsithammarat ( ... )
ce. To the west of the Lagoon are the areas of Kuan Khanoon District, Muang District,Pa Pha-yom District of Phattalung Province. To the east of the Lagoon are the areas of Ra-noad District, Kra-sae-sin District,Sathing Phra District, Singha Nakorn District of Songkhla Province. These areas have long been regarded as the riches production sources of rice in southern Thailand for the past
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