Study on Factors Creating Additional Income among Good and Excellent Silk Weaving Groups in Northeast Thailand

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This study analyzes the main factors affecting the creation of additional income among the 55 good and excellent formal silk weaving groups in Northeast Thailand. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to establish statistically significant variables among the factors. The results indicate that it is important for the groups to endeavor to increase the percentage of group members who are younger than 50 years old by promoting the participation of young people. It is also important to activate traditional knowledge transfer by increasing opportunities for skillful members to teach younger members and to activate sales activities by improving the functions of marketers.