INNOVATION IN ENHANCING SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH THE ACTIVE AGEING LIFE COURSE STRATEGY FOR CREATING A QUALITY SOCIETY OF ALL AGES TO SUPPORT THE AGEING SOCIETY IN BURIRAM PROVINCE

Abstract

This article aimed to find theoretical conceptual framework of social cohesion through active ageing life course strategy for creating a quality society of all ages to support the ageing society in Buriram Province. The study was implemented through a semi-structured interview from experts, academics, community leaders, local sage and other related persons in order to find and create theoretical conceptual framework of the potentials of social cohesion through active ageing life course strategy for creating a quality society of all ages to support the ageing society in Buriram Province. The results of this research were as follows. The innovation in enhancing social cohesion included: 1) support in emotion and pleasure; 2) support in information and access to information; 3) support in materials; 4) knowledge in information technology; 5) usability; 6) support in networking and institutional relations; 7) attitude towards the usage. The strategy of active ageing life course included: 1) health principles; 2) learning principles; 3) social principles; 4) economic principles. A quality society of all ages to support the ageing society in Buriram Province included the following aspects: 1) physical aspect; 2) social and cultural aspect; 3) intellectual and conceptual aspect; 4) environmental aspect; 5) income and economic security aspect; and 6) emotional and spiritual aspect.