A Participatory Approach to Moral Community Development in Ban Nong Ing Ping, Nong Kratum Subdistrict, Dem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphanburi Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the development process of a participatory moral community; 2) to develop a participatory moral community process for Ban Nong Ing Ping, Nong Krathum Sub-district, Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphanburi Province and 3) to propose the participatory moral community process for the aforementioned area. This study employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. The research area was Ban Nong Ing Ping, Nong Krathum Sub-district, Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphanburi Province. The research informants consisted of 40 persons, including both monks and laypeople. The research instruments included questionnaires, interview forms, and focus group discussions. Data were collected and analyzed through descriptive analysis. The research findings revealed that:- 1) The Ban Nong Ing Ping community was characterized by shared resource utilization and a common social context, in which community members actively engaged in collective activities. 2) The development process of the "Moral Community" was appropriately implemented in accordance with the Four Path of Accomplishment (Iddhippada IV) principles. This process demonstrated the inherent value of participatory development, which ultimately fostered long-term sustainability within the moral community framework. 3) The dissemination of knowledge was conducted through the organization of seminars and the production of informational brochures, aimed at ensuring comprehensive coverage across all age groups, roles, and relevant stakeholders within the Ban Nong Ing Ping community for future implementation.