A STUDY OF GRASSROOTS ECONOMY OF BUDDHIST WAYS OF HAT MUN KRABUE TEMPLE COMMUNITY MUEANG DISTRICT PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

 The objectives of this research were 1) to study the economic potential of the Buddhist foundations of Wat Hat Moon Krabue community; Mueang Phichit District Phichit Province. 2) To analyze the economic potential of the Buddhist foundations of Wat Hat Mun Krabue Community. Mueang Phichit District Phichit Province 3) To suggest the economic potential of the Buddhist foundations of Wat Hat Moon Krabue Community. Mueang Phichit District Phichit Province It is a participatory action research. (Participatory Action Research: PAR) gathered data by document research. Field research consisted of in-depth interviews, observations, group discussions, forum arrangements, key informants used in the study, 45 figures/persons, a triangulation of data collection methods. Data analysis by content analysis method. and explained in a descriptive way

 The results of the research revealed that

1. Inheritance and preservation of cultural heritage by adding value Creating income for people in the area by using the temple as a center to drive the economy through various traditions related to temples, Nan River and forest resources
2. The economic potential of the Buddhist community's foundation is grouped together, for example, the Khao Mao Phok group. Making wooden furniture, building boats, raising fish, basketry, etc. that connect the faith in Buddhism and generate income for the community, consisting of long boat races and rice-making activities. in gatherings of people with the purpose of earning money to spend on the activities of the temple In order to understand and change the way of thinking about doing business in the community, the Community Business Model Canvas (CBMC) is also used.
3. After the COVID-19 situation resolved, the temple committee and the research team agreed on using the temple area to provide a cultural market to generate income for the community and as a platform for cultural expression of the local people. A map of water tourism has been created starting from Wat Hong. Wat Hat Mun Krabue and Wat Tha Lo and economic self-reliance in the community of Wat Hat Mun Krabue according to the concept of TERMS Model.