Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Mahamakut Buddhist University Isan Campus

ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, RELIGION AND CULTURE

2025-07-25T15:30:22+07:00

Ethnographic Research in Education, Religion and Culture is a qualitative research method aimed at studying and understanding the culture, beliefs, values, and ways of life of people in society, particularly in the contexts of education, religion, and culture. This research approach is rooted in anthropology and sociology, emphasizing the understanding of social phenomena through the emic perspective, or the insider's viewpoint. It employs methods such as participant observation, in-depth interviews, and close interaction with the studied group. The research process consists of key steps: defining the research problem, designing the research, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. Ethnographic research is significant in uncovering the complex dimensions of culture and religion, helping us to understand social processes such as the transmission of religious knowledge, cultural changes, and the adaptation of groups in a transforming society. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in promoting mutual understanding and respect among people with different beliefs and cultures, which is essential for building a harmonious and peaceful multicultural society.

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD OF PEOPLE IN RURAL THAILAND: CASE STUDY NET PRACHARAT PROJECT

2025-05-16T14:51:13+07:00

This academic article examines the role of the Net Pracharat project in promoting sustainable livelihoods for rural communities by analyzing related literature within the sustainable livelihood’s framework. This framework is divided into five key areas: (1) poverty reduction, (2) creation of work opportunities, (3) well-being improvement, (4) adaptation, and (5) preservation of local natural resources. The analysis revealed that internet access in rural areas contributes to poverty reduction, increased employment, improved quality of life, enhanced information literacy for adaptation, and the preservation of community resources. However, previous studies identified several shortcomings of the Net Pracharat project, including issues with maintenance budgets, high implementation costs, and internet usage not aligned with project objectives. The author proposes long-term solutions to ensure the project's sustainability, such as establishing a fund for equipment maintenance, delegating project management to local administrative organizations, implementing tools to prevent children from accessing inappropriate websites, and limiting internet usage to a maximum of three hours per day.

THE WASTE MANAGEMENT APPROACH OF THE MODEL COMMUNITY AT BAN WANG PHON, KHWAO RAI SUBDISTRICT, KOSUM PHISAI DISTRICT, MAHA SARAKHAM PROVINCE

2025-07-04T14:00:46+07:00

Municipal solid waste management is a critical issue that affects the environment, public health, and the quality of life of citizens. This study aimed to examine the waste management process and the key success factors of Ban Wang Phon, a model community in Khwao Rai Subdistrict, Kosum Phisai District, Maha Sarakham Province. A qualitative research design was employed, with data collected through purposive in-depth interviews with ten key informants, comprising one village headman, two community leaders, three village committee members, and four local residents, all of whom were directly involved in the waste management process. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and content analysis to synthesize major themes concerning waste segregation, community participation, governmental support, leadership, and community regulations. The findings revealed that Ban Wang Phon achieved success through the systematic integration of these factors, resulting in a reduction of residual waste, increased household income from recycling, and the cultivation of environmental awareness within the community. The community has consequently been recognized nationally as a Zero Waste model village. The study recommends the establishment of community-based learning centers for waste management and the provision of policy and institutional support to expand these successful practices to other communities.