Guidelines for promoting the effectiveness of driving the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy policy of the model Sufficiency Economy Village in Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province

Abstract

Guidelines for promoting the effectiveness of driving the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy policy of the model Sufficiency Economy Village in Khlong Lan District, Kamphaeng Phet Province

Supharit Tarathipnara

Abstract

This study investigated how the implementation processes (including development and operation processes) of the philosophy of sufficiency economy created knowledge and understanding as well as how it was integrated in the daily life of the people in the sufficiency-economy-based villages. Another objective of the study was to study the factors affecting the achievement of the implementation. This qualitative study employed interview and participatory observation data collection methods from 3 groups of participants including officers, village leaders (chairs and committees) and families from 3 model villages.

The study revealed that:

Khlongnumlaitai Village, Moo 3, Khlonglarn District, Kamphaeng phet Province, was a democratic society. Its discerning leader used participatory management. The village was divided into 11 residences, about 20-25 households each. The residences implemented the philosophy of sufficiency economy to support family development.

Chokchaipatana Village, Moo 11, Khlonglarn District, Kamphaeng phet Province, was a small village governed by the village committee administration. Though the village was divided into 4 residences, the village relied strictly on system of relative and the Thai traditions. Mor Village was managed by the sacrificing leader and committee. The retired civil servants also supervised the management. Thus, there was the implementation of the philosophy of sufficiency economy, by the committee, to support family development. 

Mortabac Village, Moo 12, Khlonglarn District, Kamphaeng phet Province, was a medium size village and governed by sacrificing leader and committee. Sobwin Village was divided into 4 residences with 7 committee members for each residence. The village had abundant natural resources and environment. Thus, the community forest was used as a means to strengthen the community in many dimensions. Furthermore, the developed-family model was chosen through the participation of the people in the community (not from the leaders)

Thung Kaew Na Khwan Village, Moo 21, Khlonglarn District, Kamphaeng phet Province, Because Thung Kaew na Khwan Village is a Village with strong community leaders and is a small Village. Make the administratin in the area cooperative and strong. Community leaders,even though they are from the older generation But in the matter of modern knowledge,it is no less. Until coordination between the group is seamless In particular,it stands out in the establishment of savings groups for productiothe establishment of village fund groups,which are considered examples that many villages are interested in.and used as a prototype.

Mawmaka Village, Moo 19, Khlonglarn District, Kamphaeng phet Province, From observation and interviews,what seems to be an indicator of the outstanding identity of Mawmaka village is the presence of strong leaders. And the establishment of groups in the village that perfectly meet and answer the needs of the people in the village. Especially the basketry group and sewing group. When these groups are strong,they lead to a self-sufficient life. And what’s interesting is that in this village,almost every household in front of their own house has a vegetable garden pot in front of the houe. To be eaten in the household.

It can be concluded that the implementation of the philosophy of sufficiency economy in sufficiency-economy-based model villages was achieved through the system of relatives and the Thai traditions. In addition, the locals became aware of the concept of self-sufficient; the empowerment of the community, community leaders, local organizations; and the power from development parties, developed-families and the locals. These factors were the mechanics to strengthen the community in terms of the utilization of the philosophy and the economy.

Keywords: Sufficiency Economy,Effectiveness, Model .Policy