CREATIVE SPATIAL MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS CASE STUDY : BUENG SI FAI COMMUNITY PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the spatial management of the Bueng Si Fai community in Phichit Province; 2) develop a spatial management mechanism for the Bueng Si Fai community in Phichit Province; and 3) propose a model for a creative spatial management mechanism for the Bueng Si Fai community in Phichit Province. This qualitative research methodology utilized in-depth interviews with 15 key informants, including the Provincial Administrative Organization, community committees, and economic stakeholders in the Bueng Si Fai area. Content analysis was also used. The findings reveal:

1. The spatial management of the Bueng Si Fai community relies on multisectoral participation, including government agencies, local administrative organizations, the public sector, and the private sector. The community utilizes natural resources in the Bueng Si Fai area for diverse uses, including fisheries, agriculture, tourism, and community cultural activities. Regarding spatial organization, conflicting land uses and a lack of clear resolution mechanisms were identified.

2. The spatial management mechanism of the Bueng Si Fai community emphasizes collaboration among various sectors, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. A working group or community coordination center is established, supporting the use of empirical data and local wisdom in decision-making. This includes developing participatory processes that allow all groups to have a say in determining the direction of the area.

3. The Bueng Si Fai community’s creative spatial management mechanism model emphasizes the integration of three key dimensions: natural resources, the grassroots economy, and tourism. It emphasizes the participation of all sectors in the management of the area by combining local wisdom with innovation based on the five principles of morality (honesty, responsibility, unity, sufficiency, and public). This results in a model mechanism that can be used to drive sustainable community development.