SEATTLE — Starbucks has launched its first community store in the Langsuan neighbourhood of Bangkok, Thailand where 10 per cent of sales from Starbucks beverages will be directed to the farming communities of Northern Thailand.
“Our new community store is unique to Thailand, and our hope is that this powerful relationship — which allows coffee farming communities to receive contributions from Starbucks through The Integrated Tribal Development Program (ITDP) — will be an inspiration to our partners and customers,” said Murray Darling, managing director, Starbucks Coffee, Thailand.
The funds from the sales will contribute to the building of a learning centre and will later be dedicated to supporting sustainable education, health and irrigation projects.
Starbucks operates three community stores in Los Angeles, New York and Texas with the commitment of serving its respective local communities.
Starbucks has been operating in Thailand for 15 years and is planning on doubling its stores over the next five years.
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