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range of other expenses that influence the final price of each cup. These include fixed costs
such as decorations, rent, and staffing, as well as variable costs such as cups, lids, milk or cream,
and ice (for iced beverages). Full-service and specialty cafés typically incur higher fixed costs

than kiosk-style vendors, which is why their coffee tends to be priced higher.

10.3 Social Enterprises in the Coffee Production Chain

Table 10.3 presents a list of registered social enterprises involved in the coffee sector. In addition,
a number of social enterprises agreed to participate in interviews, as listed in Appendix 1.1.
Based on these interviews and various secondary sources, the motivations that drive social
enterprises to enter the coffee business can be summarized as follows:

Table 10.3 List of Registered Social Enterprises Involved in the Coffee Sector

Business Name Social Objective Brief Business Information Tax
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1) Doi Kham Food Solve Supports and develops communities
Products Co., Ltd. social/community surrounding the factory. Procures raw Registered
(Bangkok: 2019) development issues materials from farmers at fair prices.
Operates by purchasing parchment coffee
2) San Palung Social Create beans in local areas and involves the
Enterprise Co., Ltd. employment Registered
community in designing the coffee
(Bangkok: 2019) opportunities
processing procedures.
Produces and sells roasted ground coffee
and tea. Supports quality coffee cultivation
by local communities to improve
livelihoods. 1) Assists highland coffee
Solve
3) Akha Ama Coffee Co., social/community farmers by purchasing at fair prices. 2) Not
Ltd. (Chiang Mai: 2019) Provides knowledge on cultivation and Registered
development issues
harvesting, and collaborates with
communities to improve product quality. 3)
Adds value to agricultural outputs through
its branded products.
Purchases agricultural produce, promotes
organic farming (e.g., organic cocoa), and
provides seeds to shelters and farmer
groups. Processes produce for sale with
4) Laudato Si’ Social Solve 100% of profits going toward social causes,
Enterprise Co., Ltd. social/community such as scholarships for underprivileged or Registered
(Lampang: 2021) development issues academically outstanding students and
school lunch programs. Main product:
roasted coffee. Also procures and resells
fair-priced produce like riceberry, tea,
macadamia, and honey.
5) Hill Tribe Coffee and Solve Engages in organic coffee cultivation and Not
Tea Limited Partnership social/community promotes the transition from chemical to Registered
(Chiang Rai: 2022) development issues organic coffee farming.
6) Farm Rak Forever Create Organic agriculture including crab farms Not
(Social Enterprise) Co., employment and organic coffee. Registered
Ltd. (Samut Prakan: 2022) opportunities
Source: Retrieved from the website of the Office of Social Enterprise Promotion (https://www.osep.or.th/,
accessed on October 11, 2024).

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