SUCCESS FACTORS IN PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT OF MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES BY THE SONGKHLA LAKE BASIN COMMUNITY: CASE STUDY BAAN CHONG PHEAUN, PAK PHAYUN DISTRICT, PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) Study the best practice processes for achieving success in participatory community management of Baan Chong Pheaun, 2) Explore the success factors of these best practice processes, and 3) Develop public policies for coastal and marine resource management. The study employs an action research approach with purposive sampling. The sample group includes members from nine community groups within Baan Chong Pheaun and representatives from seven villages around the Songkhla Lake Basin who have adopted the policies. Key stakeholders include the Phatthalung Provincial Office, Phatthalung Provincial Administrative Organization, Phatthalung Local Administration, Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Region 5, Rak Talay Thai Association, and the Fishermen's Association for Songkhla Lake Conservation. Knowledge transfer tools are based on two research studies: 1) Community Rights and Participatory Resource Management and 2) Community Regulations for Sustainable Fisheries. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and record forms, while content analysis is used for data interpretation. The findings reveal that successful best practices in coastal resource management stem from community participation, clear role assignments, and well-defined regulations. Critical success factors include recognized community leadership and collaboration with partner networks. The public policy recommendations cover five key areas: 1) Allocating areas within the Songkhla Lake Basin for conservation and shared use, 2) Promoting awareness and providing education on laws and community rights, 3) Encouraging participation between communities and government agencies, 4) Enforcing laws systematically, and 5) Promotion of occupations for the public.