1、Conference on Logistics and Tourism Promotion Along the China-Laos-Thailand RailwayCo-hosted by The Foreign Affairs Office of the Peoples Government of Yunnan Province,ChinaPlanned and Hosted by The Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China in Khon KaenOrganized by Mekong InstituteAugust 19
2、,2025,Pullman Hotel,Khon Kaen,ThailandTitle:Local Alike:Impact StoryName of Speaker:Somsak Boonkam Local Alike13 years of our journeyWe,as a Social Enterprise,began by We,as a Social Enterprise,began by developing a small northern developing a small northern community into a tourist munity into a to
3、urist destination.Over 13 years,weve grown into Over 13 years,weve grown into Thailands only communityThailands only community-based based tour company,offering authentic,tour company,offering authentic,sustainable experiences that sustainable experiences that immerse you in the culture and way imme
4、rse you in the culture and way of life of communities across of life of communities across Thailand.Thailand.Developing community products Developing community products and souvenirs with contemporary and souvenirs with contemporary designs that tell a story and designs that tell a story and appeal
5、to the market,creating appeal to the market,creating sustainable supplementary sustainable supplementary income.income.Presenting local cuisine in new,Presenting local cuisine in new,creative ways that preserve creative ways that preserve authentic flavors while adding authentic flavors while adding
6、 appeal based on the concept of appeal based on the concept of Delicious Taste,Beautiful Sight,Happy Heart.After working with various communities for many years,Local Alike has focused on developing four main types of products and services.These not only createlasting social impact but also help dri