Centre of Sufficiency Economy for Sustainable Development in Nongbua Sa- ard Subdistrict Municipality, Buayai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Abstract

          This article aimed to 1) study the community context and sufficiency economy learning center, 2) analyze the potential of the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, and 3) offera strengthening approach of the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center. In Nong Bua Sa-at Sub District, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The study method used Qualitative Research based on phenomenon, environment or reality context in the community and the potential of the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center. The subjects of this study were selected by the aim of the research (Purposeful Sampling). The research instruments were 1), the collection of documents, 2) in-depth interviews, and 3) Group Interviews. The findings indicated that; 1) Community context, the area had 3 diverse natural forest resources, 3 major water sources, 2 brooks, community networks such as farmers. In addition, there was a learning centers associated with 10 available resources in 10 communities and 1 municipality. 2) Community Potential Analysis Center for Sufficiency Economy Learning Center 4) For the strengthening of the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center by maintaining the resource-rich potential, the study found 4 potentials as follows the potential of the area, the potential of community management, the potential of community activities, and the potential of budget and community organization in Nongbua Sa-ard Subdistrict Municipality. 3) For the strengthening of the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center by maintaining the resource-rich area potential managed with clear division of roles and responsibilities. The communities cooperated and planned to support and facilitate the community in the learning center by adding appropriate public relations channels to make them more well-known, including services and facilities.