Developing Community Products through Participatory Local Wisdom to Reduce Household Expenses in Thung Kor Subdistrict, Wiang Chiang Rung District, Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

This research aimed 1) To analyze the community context, problems, and solutions through local wisdom, and 2) to develop community products using participatory local wisdom to reduce household expenses in Thung Kor Subdistrict, Wiang Chiang Rung District, Chiang Rai Province.

          The research findings By developing dishwashing liquid using fermented pineapple peels and lime based on local wisdom, one production cycle yields 20 liters, which is 10 liters more than the previous formula. This amount lasts for 1 year and 8 months (20 months) at a production cost of 120 THB. When comparing the costs between purchasing and producing the dishwashing liquid at home, buying 20 liters for 1 year and 8 months costs 1,000 THB, whereas producing it costs only 120 THB. Therefore, producing the dishwashing liquid at home saves 880 THB annually.