To understand HomeNet Thailand, one must first see the face of the humble homeworker whom it serves.

In Thailand, about one million women do homework both in the countryside and in the cities. Some of the work is industrial piecework put out by factories; for example, machine-sewing clothes,stitching shoes or assembly of plastics or electronics. Some is traditional craftwork outsourced to villagers by intermediaries or traders; for example, weaving, paper making or pottery.

Let us show you a glimpse of homebased workers in Thailand. HomeNet Thailand started at the grassroots and is still dedicated to that very same grassroots level – the humble homeworker, faceless and invisible to most of the world and whom we strive to make more and more visible day by day.

Fishnet Makers in Konkaen

Nang has been a fishnet maker for more than ten years . She subcontracted the work from the factory nearby to work in the family ,and distribute them to her neighbours too.

Shoe Stitchers in Bangkok

Noi used to be a housewife till she gave birth to her daughter and needed to earn some income to help her husband. Her neighbours persuaded her to stitch leather shoes as this could be a source of income though the wage is very low.

Mulberry paper maker in Chiangmai
This woman is making mulberry paper in a village near Chiangmai in northern Thailand. She is a member of one of the village craft groups which make up Chiangmai HomeNet, a network of women craft homeworkers.