GUIDANCE FOR PROMOTE THE PROCESSING OF BANANA CHIPS PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE CAREER IN THE COMMUNITY BY SMALL FARMERS BANNAKHAO SUB-DISTRICT KHAOPHANOM DISTRICT KRABI PROVINCE THAILAND

Abstract

The objectives of the research article were: 1) study banana chips product processing method for promote careers in the community, case study: small farmers at Ban Na Khao, 2) study problem of banana chips product processing method for promote careers in the community, case study: small farmers at Ban Na Khao, and 3) study guidance for promote the processing of banana chips products to improve careers in the community case study: small farmers at Ban Na Khao. The study was qualitative research by document data analyzing, deep interview and group discussion that was specific selecting sample. A group sample was select from people involved about banana chips product processing method that divided into 2 groups such as 1) banana chips producer, and 2) banana chips product promoter with number of 15 persons. The content analysis and generalization. The research found that: 1) There are 4 steps to process banana chips such as 1.1) preparation of materials and equipment for making for example, knives, basins, water, slicers and bananas, 1.2) banana chips processing, staring with slice the bananas into thin and soak it in water dissolved with alum, 1.3) packaging process, putting banana chips and wrapping bag, and 1.4) Prepare to manage the sale distribution of banana chips. 2) there are 4 problem of banana chips product processing method such as 2.1) it not enough of processed banana, 2.2) it must concern about contaminants in the air, 2.3) the packaging lacks of modernity, 2.4) it had high competition in the market of banana chips. and 3) The guidance for promote the processing of banana chips products including             3.1) banana cultivation in the community, 3.2) product processing, 3.3) suitable and modern packaging, 3.4) Distribution of banana chips by dealers, and 3.5) product standards of clean and reliable.