Guidelines for the Preparation of Physical Development Plans in E-Pat SUB- District Kuntararom Srisaket Province

Abstract

This study aimed to study the needs of development within E-Pad community sub-district, Kanthararom district, Sisaket province which is mainly focused on the physical development of E-pad community sub-district. The results of the study are useful for the implementation of physical community development plan of E-pad sub-district. Quantitative survey and qualitative interviews, as well as analysis of samples were applied in this search. The results of the study demonstrated the problems of local development vary including social infrastructure, economic, administrative and environmental aspects. Although E-Pad sub-district is a small community, the local organization has still lacked of plans for physical development in terms of understanding the community needs in resource and environmental management in their administrative areas. This can impact on the degradation of natural resources in the future. Therefore, the problems from different aspects that transpired in the physical community development plan have been examined closely. The results of the study are used to propose the framework of the physical community development plan for E-Pad sub district based on the local needs.