Background
This is the Centre which was established first. The
major problem was the infertility of the soil which is sandy
with the holding capacity of only 30 millimetres of water.
This problem was also intensified by soil erosion. After
learning about the problem of the area, His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej spoke with the officials concerned
during an audience at Dusidalai Hall on August 26, 1988: