Ban Khok Wua, Tambon Chai Buri, is about 6
kilometres from the city on the road from Sai Yuan intersection. The
village is famous for making products from coconut shells, now called
the Million Baht Coconut Shell Village. The community leader, Mr. Plum
Chukhong, pioneered the idea of getting villagers to make products from
coconut shells that can be found locally. Products include kitchenware,
household items and decorations. Eventually over 100 households began
such an industry and later received support from the Industrial
Promotion Department. Popular items are spoons, coffee cups, mugs,
ladles, plates, bowls, lamps, and other decorations sold domestically
and to 16 countries worldwide. Visitors interested in seeing
demonstrations and buying products can contact Mr. Plum Chukhong, No.
42, Mu 1, Ban Khok Wua, Tambon Chai Buri, tel: 0 1465 5751.
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