Agrinature Foundation drives the King's Philosophy with communities, government partners, and the private sector — for a sustainable Thailand.
Agrinature Foundation was established by Dr. Wiwat Salyakamthorn (Ajarn Yak) in 1999, with a mission to translate His Majesty King Bhumibol's Sufficiency Economy and New Theory philosophy into hands-on, community-level action.
What began as a small learning plot in Phetchaburi Province — affectionately known as "Khok Mu Academy" (Pig Pen Academy) for its origins in natural pig husbandry — has grown into a national network linking village sages, volunteer teachers, and partner organizations across Thailand.
Ajarn Yak's guiding principle is "Change begins from within" — true transformation starts from inner change, not from external pressure.
"Ajarn Yak" · Foundation President
Former Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation and former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. A leading driver of the King's Philosophy at the national level for over 40 years.
Creator of the "Khok Nong Na Model" — now adopted in several countries — and a central figure in Thailand's nationwide agrinature network.
Dr. Wiwat Salyakamthorn founds Agrinature Foundation in Phetchaburi
Pilot model launched in Phetchaburi as prototype for communities nationwide
Launched joint initiative with Chevron + Utokapat Foundation to restore the Pa Sak River Basin
Khok Mu Academy celebrates 30,000 graduates from its 5-day intensive program
"A Journey Inspired by the King" Phase 8 launches alongside a redesigned web presence to expand the network globally
Transformation starts with the self · no coercion, no pressure — only inspiration to choose change
Every project is co-owned with the community — we don't do for them, we do with them
Knowledge that can't be applied has no value — we focus on visible, provable results in real fields
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CSR · Pa Sak Basin
Water management
Reforestation · Energy
Agriculture policy
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