The Development of Creative Cultural Areas in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani

Abstract

             The objectives of this research are 1) to explore the community’s readiness and needs for developing creative cultural areas in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani. 2) To develop a collaborative network to enhance creative cultural areas in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani and 3) To develop a learning package for creative cultural areas in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani. This mixed-method research consisted of qualitative research using in-depth interviews with 10 key informants and 10 students who had received training in learning area development. Quantitative research was conducted using a questionnaire with a reliability of .959 and a sample of 480 randomly selected individuals from a population of 329,942. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the results.
             The research results found that:
             1. The readiness and needs of the community to develop creative cultural spaces include places and buildings suitable for organizing various activities. People want this place to be a place for religious practice, a center for Buddhist studies, and a creative cultural tourist attraction.
             2. Develop a collaborative network to enhance creative cultural areas in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani, in creating such a collaborative network, the government and the public sector will come together to promote the development of cultural and Buddhist areas. which creates mutual benefits in developing the area, is a center for organizing Buddhist activities, and is a source of learning about creative culture in Uthai Thani Province.
            3. Create a learning kit in the creative cultural area in the Buddhist Park of Uthai Thani. Social Studies, Religion and Culture Learning Group, Primary School Grades 1-6, It was found that after students studied and learned the learning set, Regarding the Uthai Thani Buddha Park, students have made progress in their studies, or 68.19 percent.