Sukum also donated land to the group for members to practice organic herbal and vegetable gardening. He hopes that through various activities organised by the group, the poor and HIV patients can earn steady incomes. The group does not only assist villagers in Ban Pa Daeng, but also many Burmese who were evicted from their homeland because they have Aids. The group worked with other agencies to create an education fund to support children who lost their parents to HIV and severely afflicted patients who cannot help themselves. To strengthen community ties, he started a credit union run by the villagers themselves.
Members have the opportunity to borrow from the fund at only three percent interest.
The interest earned is used to set up emergency funds for HIV patients, the needy and village orphans. In order to halt the spread of the disease at its roots, Sukum realised he needed to start with health education in schools. Therefore, every summer the centre invites youngsters to join many activities from sports events to an Aids camp, which allow teenagers from Laos, Burma and Thailand to learn more about this fatal, infectious disease and the dangers posed by drugs. The centre is open around the clock to attend to the needs of more than 300 HIV patients, and thanks to Sukum's dedication, the community is now growing in strength and focus. In my opinion, they can help rescue our economy from crisis.