This study summarizes experiences and lessons learned in the past in order to recommend more appropriate directions for occupational support in the future.
Within the last 30-40 years, the Urak Lawoi have changed from marine hunter-gatherers to artisan fishermen who depend on motors and relatively modern fishing equipment. This requires more investment and indebtedness to middlemen or entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, for the last ten years, fishing has faced more limitations, namely, rules and regulations that restrict the fishing area, equipment, and species to fish; higher costs of fuel and fishing equipment degradation of; marine resources; uncertain income; and more health risks.
Various agencies have given support to Urak Lawoi communities in terms of income-generating activities and alternative occupations. It is unfortunate that data on activities, projects, experiences, successes, failures, and lessons learned have not been documented and analyzed. This book is divided into 5 chapters, 1) Background of the project and the Urak Lawoi, 2) Fisheries situations and support, 3) Alternative occupations and support, 4) Lessons learned on alternative and additional occupation support and promotion, 5) Recommendations on future occupational support.
Narumon Arunotai, Paladej na Pombejra and Jeerawan Buntaotook. 2007. Survey on Additional and Alternative Occupation for the Urak Lawoi of Phuket. The Andaman Pilot Project Chulalongkorn University Social Research Institute.