THE WAY OF LIFE WISDOM AND THE LINKAGE TO SRIVICHAYA CIVILIZATION OF THE TAPEE BASIN COMMUNITY IN SURAT THANI PROVINCE.

Abstract

The research aims to: 1) study the way of life of the Tapee basin community 2) study the self-management wisdom of the Tapee basin community. 3) To analyze the wisdom and the linkage to Srivichaya civilization of the Tapee basin community in Surat Thani Province. Qualitative research methodology, related research documents and collecting field data in the community area in-depth interviews with a group of 18 experts of Chaiya, PhunPhin, Muang and Knchadit district were used. These areas are located near the sea around Ban Don Bay.

          The research found that: 1) the way of the Tapi River Basin, Surat Thani Province is a way of life of people in the Tapee basin community through Learn to experience in life. These include food, clothing, housing and medicines. (2) Self-management wisdom of the Tapee basin community is knowledge, ability, and skills resulting from the accumulation of experiences through the learning process, improvement, and development. These relay and continue the unique local community around the bay of Ban Don. (3) The wisdom of the linkage to Srivichaya civilization of the Tapee basin community in Surat Thani Province. Srivichaya civilization was the location of the old town. It was the center of the Srivichaya Kingdom during the 13th and 18th centuries. There are historical evidences to confirm the prosperity. Relations with many countries in the Malay Peninsula until it became a "city of Ban Don". It has been restored to that land of this era. Supporting the spirit of Srivijaya resurrection to this land by driving through various activities and projects of Surat Thani such as public markets, cultural markets, cultural streets, Ban Mae Num Muang Khon Dee, and further cultural traits.