Management of Permanent Water Sources by Digging Shallow Wells
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This research article has objectives: 1) Study the influence of a drought context, local wisdom, local resident participation, and strategies for water resource management on managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells; 2) Develop a proper model for managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells; and 3) Outcomes, problems and obstacles in managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells. This research utilized a mixed research approach combining quantitative and qualitative methods. Research findings revealed that: 1) Local wisdom had the greatest influence on managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells, followed by strategies for water resource management, the drought context, and local resident participation, respectively; 2) A proper model for managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells consisted of the drought context, local wisdom, local resident participation, and strategies for water resource management; and 3) In terms of the outcome of managing permanent water sources by digging shallow wells, it was found that such management lacked integration and cooperation among related organizations. Furthermore, in terms of problems and obstacles, insufficient budget and lack of data as well as knowledge on the development of water resource represented significant problems. These research findings are beneficial for the Armed Forces Development Command of the Royal Thai Armed Forces in determining strategies for the efficient management of permanent water sources by digging shallow wells. This research can serve as new body of knowledge for solving the repetitive problem of drought-related water shortages, increasing agricultural productivity, and reducing the migration of local people out of rural areas.
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