DEEP

Together

THE CHANGE IS DEEP

Our Vision

Our vision is to be Northern Thailand’s most inviting and inclusive hub for environmental skill-building, developing innovative educational pathways that guide people of all ages and backgrounds from foundational understanding to active, hands-on conservation.

Undisturbed Nature in Chiang Kham

Our Mission

Localized Literacy
Pillar 01

Build Foundational Knowledge

To develop and provide fun, rewarding, and accessible education that builds the foundational knowledge needed to understand and respect our environment.

Economic Readiness
Pillar 02

Build Vocational Skills

To equip the community with vocational skills and circular innovations, such as our zero-waste mobile retail network, to build a sustainable and resilient green future.

Civic Participation
Pillar 03

Foster Civic Participation

Building a platform where environmental education and environmental action feels accessible and essential, inspiring people of all backgrounds to learn, practice, and act together.

Leadership Team

Sutat Duanjailikit

Sutat Duanjailikit

President

Leading the strategic vision of DEEP to ensure impactful environmental change.

Dr. Sahathaya Wises

Dr. Sahathaya Wises

Vice President

Bringing academic expertise and ecological insight to our localized literacy programs.

Thanakit Kankaew

Thanakit Kankaew

Board Secretary

Coordinating our collaborative platform to bridge people and environmental actions together.

Courses

Apart from delivering global standard environmental education, adapted to enhance relevance and practicality in Northern Thailand, we also aim to maximize participation by targeting students based on two key motivators:

Fun & engagement: Each course features mini-games and a Final Boss Challenge.

Career advantage: CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) courses link environmental education with English learning, strategically appeal to career-driven students.

Sustainable Farming

Sustainable Farming

Soils, compost, water cycles, and low-impact food systems designed for Northern Thai soils.

English
Thai
CLIL
Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Food webs, habitats, and indicator species. Learn to protect the unique biodiversity of Chiang Kham.

English
Thai
CLIL
Climate Change Mitigation

Climate Mitigation and Adaptation

Understanding causes, impacts, and solutions. Building a resilient community against global warming.

English
Thai
CLIL

Workshops

Practical workshops designed to foster transparency, trust, and a sustainable local economy.

Sustainable & Resilient Farming

  • Wolffia Farming
  • Cricket Farming
  • Mealworm Farming
  • Black Soldier Fly Rearing
  • Aquaponics & Smart Farm Systems
  • Regenerative Food Forest Design
Regenerative Farming

Repairing Skills Training

Reducing waste by extending the life of our belongings. Learn the art of restoration.

Clothes Repair Furniture Restoration
Repair Skills

Sustainable & Natural Products

Creating everyday essentials from local, biodegradable materials.

  • Herbal Natural Body Care & Cleaning Products
  • Leaf Plate Making
  • Papermaking from Leaves
Natural Products Workshop

The Mobile Retail Network - Saleng Pumpuang

We believe in supporting our learners long after their initial training. Our zero-waste Saleng Pumpuang network provides a direct marketplace for current learners and graduates to sell their sustainable goods. By connecting makers straight to the consumer's doorstep, we ensure our participants earn a living while bringing a plastic-free, green economy to Chiang Kham.

DEEP E-Trike

Trivia & Community Games

We use inclusive events that are fun and exciting or relaxing to encourage participation.

Discussion Sessions

Bridging global science with local wisdom through open dialogue. We provide a safe space for people of all backgrounds to bridge their unique contexts and co-create solutions.

Open Dialogue

Facilitated sessions where no idea is too "out there" and every voice is straightforwardly heard.

Action Co-Creation

Turning talk into tangible tasks for the Chiang Kham community and the green economy.

DEEP THOUGHT 2026 Season Theme

Inspired by the works of Douglas Adams.

Greenwashing: Mostly Harmless or Mostly Harmful?

A deep dive into corporate transparency and the reality of eco-claims.

So Long, and Thanks for All the Plastic

Discussing our addiction to polymers and the impact on marine ecosystems.

Resistance Is Not Useless

A straightforward conversation on Climate Justice and grassroots power.

Don’t Panic (Or Should We?)

Addressing Climate Anxiety and finding the motivation to act together.

Nature Immersion & Guardianship

Reconnecting with the undisturbed spirit of Chiang Kham. From silent observation to active forest protection.

Forest Bathing
01
Mindfulness

Forest Bathing

Before we act to protect nature, we must first learn to listen to it. Slow down, breathe, and connect.

Big Headed Turtle
02
Conservation

Big-Headed Turtle Habitat

Protecting the rare Platysternon megacephalum. Learn about their biology and help keep their highland streams pristine.

Wildfire Watch
03
Civic Action

Wildfire Watch: Ban Pi

Train with the Ban Pi Community Forest staff. Join the frontline of forest protection through monitoring and fire prevention.