Food security in Ban Bong Ti Lang, Bong Ti Sub-district, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province

Abstract

This research is a spatial study. The objective of this study was to study food security in terms of food sufficiency in Ban Bong Ti Lang community, Bong Ti Sub-district, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province in the current context. Use a qualitative research methodology. applied research methods in anthropology field data collection A semi-structured, in-depth interview was used. The key informant groups were 10 Karen ethnic groups, 2 religious leaders, 2 community leaders, 4 community philosophers, total 18 people. The secondary informants were 4 youth representatives, 5 community farmers representatives, government officials. and 3 NGOs, a total of 12. Researchers analyzed content from the field. interview information and observation data and analyze the reliability of the results of each analysis step.

The results showed that Ban Bong Ti Lang has a variety of local resources where more than 80% of the community members are Karen ethnic groups who have lived in the community for more than 100 years. The way of life of the members of the community is like an agricultural society, seeking out forest products, simple lifestyles. satisfied with what is available adhere to the rules of kinship relations The way of life
is still an agricultural society, seeking plants and vegetables from natural sources for consumption and using herbs to treat diseases. Relying on the local resource base by bringing in the wisdom passed down from the past to the present.