Mekong River Commission 210d ago

The Thailand pilot focuses on the unique local white onion variety along the Mekong, aiming to enhance its economic value through improved cultivation systems, product quality, packaging, branding, and product differentiation. White onions are used for culinary purposes and as a folk remedy, such as relieving cough and maintaining homeostasis. . In parallel with product development, the pilot also conducts participatory research using methods such as photovoice and transect walks to capture community knowledge, complemented by literature and policy reviews and in-depth interviews. ⁠Together, these efforts contribute to strengthening community resilience, improving livelihood opportunities, and advancing locally grounded adaptation solutions under the broader MRC community-based research and innovation framework on Mekong Products.