Social Innovation Development to Promote the Quality of Life of Children and Youth in Chiang Rai Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was to present the results of the development of social innovations to promote the quality of life of children and youth in Chiang Rai Province. It was the research and development in the Lahu community area, Ban Lo Cho and Ban Boriwan, Tha Ko Subdistrict, Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thai Yuan Community, Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province and Khmu Community, Ban Wang Pha, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District Chiang Rai Province. Data were collected by using observation, in-depth interviews with 20 child and youth leaders, 19 community leaders, and 9 related government officials, conducting focus groups with 3 groups of children, youth and community leaders (22 people), and organizing a workshop with 250 children and youth using data analysis techniques to draw conclusions and content analysis. The research results found that there have been innovations to promote the quality of life of children and youth that were consistent with the needs of children, youth and community leaders which varied according to the context of the area and corresponded to the health problems and lifestyles of children and youth through the trial process and development leading to use in the area. And there were 3 stories published to the public: 1) innovative handbook of stories from experiences of working abroad at Ban Lo Cho, Tha Ko Subdistrict, Mae Suai District, 2) innovation in the power of children and youth in Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, and 3) innovative community waste management process in Ban Wang Pha, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District.