OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BORDER COMMUNITIES BASED ON SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY PHILOSOPHY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OFLLIFE AND INCOME.

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to; 1) study the problems and occupational needs of border communities. based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy To improve the quality of life and income. 2) Study the occupational development model of border communities. based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy to improve the quality of life and income The research used a qualitative research process. with an emphasis on structured interviews 300 key informants, 45 focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using logic comparable concepts. theory coupled with context and using descriptive statistics

           The findings were summed up as follows:

          1) Study the problems and occupational needs of border communities. based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy to improve the quality of life and income The researchers used qualitative research principles. Structured interviews with key informants The results showed that Problems and needs of border communities: 1) Bueng Malu Subdistrict, Kantharalak District Si Sa Ket Province 2) Dong Rak Subdistrict, Phu Sing District, Si Sa Ket Province 3) Kan Trom Subdistrict, Khun Han District, Si Sa Ket Province Problems and needs of the 3 areas mainly lack of additional occupation Lack of knowledge, lack of material, loss of support and the matter of production costs fertilizer inputs The cost of various equipment is higher. greatly affecting the lives of the people Most of the people today are the elderly with a large number. Makes it difficult to have a career to support yourself. Have to wait only for the money that the children send to and subsistence allowance causing not enough to eat enough to feed oneself In addition, there is no large water source for consumption. water shortage during the dry season, including debt problems As for the occupational needs of the border crossings, it is a problem that needs assistance or support from network partners. Career Requirements to create a career and income Easy career and accessible to everyone. is a local occupation that the community sees Every household can be assembled to generate income. The rest is consumed as food, for example, raising catfish in the cob. Raising frogs in baskets, raising fish, weaving silk, making spring rolls, curry puffs, rice crackers, carpet weaving, mat weaving, and other occupations that the community can do by themselves. and can do free time or after the harvest season Which, according to the potential of the 3 sub-districts, has the potential for integration. participation mutual trust, generosity, sharing It is already a community fund. Therefore, choosing a career that will supplement the income. Therefore, choose jobs that are close to the context of border communities. Materials are easily lost, equipment is not very expensive. Make the career choices to supplement the income are similar.

          2) Occupational Development Models of Border Communities based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy to improve the quality of life and income A hypothesis can be created with the following elements of the model. Research results can separate problems and needs. leading to the development of border community career models based on the philosophy of sufficiency economy To improve the quality of life and income as follows: Raising fish/frogs/mushrooms silk weaving/bakery making, rice crackers emphasizing what is locally available/easy. 2) Community capital components include strong grouping local ingredients community involvement and a variety of professional skills. 3) Market, including focusing on the internal market expand external market export to other provinces Pick up/delivery appointment Online/Offline Marketing exhibition market/in the province 4) Mechanisms and networks, namely local government organizations community enterprise network community development office Network of professional groups/inside and outside the community and local Rajabhat University. 5) Success factors include trust. share/grateful participation