Developing products in collaboration with the community to generate income and promote sustainable social development

“The Company places great importance on developing products in collaboration with local communities, alongside promoting local wisdom and enhancing the grassroots economy toward sustainability. This is achieved through supporting community products and ensuring fair income distribution, thereby strengthening the long-term economic resilience of the communities. The Company has developed products in collaboration with communities, including:

Wood carving products developed in collaboration with the Baan Kiu Lae Noi community enterprise in Chiang Mai Province. The Company has worked with the Baan Kiu Lae Noi community enterprise in San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai, which is renowned for its wood carving craftsmanship. By incorporating the unique traditional handicrafts and local wisdom passed down for approximately 60 years from skilled woodcarvers, the Company produced decorative furniture for the Living Room series “Chiang Da.” The designs harmonize modern aesthetics with local cultural elements, emphasizing both functionality and beauty to create added value for the products while generating sustainable income for the community. This product series is available in the Index Living Mall network and online, and the Company plans to expand availability to all branches nationwide by 2025.

Supporting community products in seat cushions in collaboration with the Khao Kiris community enterprise sewing group for latex bedding in Kamphaeng Phet Province. The Company has supported the Khao Kiris community enterprise under the brand “Pieng Jai Thai Spa,” producing products made from recycled latex foam scraps. This initiative helps reduce industrial waste and create added value by transforming leftover foam into high-quality, eco-friendly seat cushions and mattresses. The products are certified for environmentally friendly production (Green Production) by the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion.

These products are made from natural materials, are biodegradable, and are free from chemical residues, helping to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, they promote local wisdom, create employment and income, and contribute to sustainable community economic development.

In addition, the seat cushions provide comfort, reduce pressure, alleviate health issues, and meet the quality standards of Index Living Mall. They are available at branches nationwide.