Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Thailand: The Case of Gaia Ashram and Lazyman Coffee

This chapter presents the journeys of two Indigenous entrepreneurs based in Thailand. Findings illustrate how the act of entrepreneurship and “being entrepreneuring” support aspirations for community self-determination and sustainable development. Influencing factors include access to transformational educational opportunities, being embedded in local culture, and embracing an Indigenous Innovative approach to project design and implementation. The ventures of these Indigenous entrepreneurs weave together the social capital found in community, respect for their natural ecosystem, and are grounded in an Indigenous worldview.