Abstract: The purposes of this research study were cost and benefits analysis of Rattan and Bamboo Wickerwork Products Group. Qualitative study was employed to collect and analyze data using in-depth interview. Interview questions were related to costs and benefit, and return on investment analysis — Net Present Value: NPV, Internal Rate of Return: IRR, Benefit and Cost Ratio: B/C Ratio at Discount Rate of 7% of 10 years of project life. The results reveal that Net Present Value (NPV) was 137,391 Baht, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) was 30.89%, Benefit and Cost Ratio (B/C Ratio) was 1.04. Financial return is in capital investment decision criteria.

Key words: cost; financial return; net present value; internal rate of return; benefit and cost ratio

        JEL codes: M11, G11