Good practice of Community Model for Everyday-Life based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Maha Sarakham

Authors

  • Suthinee Atthakorn Rajabhat Maha Sarakham university
  • Subunn Ieamvijarn Maha Sarakham university

Keywords:

Good practice, Community Model, Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

Abstract

              The objectives of this was to find good practices within the studied communities on behavior related to the sufficiency economy philosophy in a sustainable matter. The study was conducted in 3 villages in Maha Sarakham province: Ban Nong Phueak (Wapi Pathum District); Ban Lao Noi (Muang District); and Ban Huai Sai (Borabue District). The respondents were 20 community leaders. The tool used for data collection was In-depth interview and focused-group discussion.  Qualitative data analysis by content analysis.

               The findings showed that the good practice within the included villages showed that in order to carry out sufficiency economy philosophy in a sustainable way, these would be needed: (1) strong leadership and good role model; (2) collaborations amongst community members and capacity to participate in development for better living conditions; (3) good followership amongst community members who have a sense of ownership leading to application of knowledge on sufficiency economy philosophy on their lives with haste and ease; (4) Development and improvement of quality of life amongst group members which derived from consensus leading to group synergy; (5) Development of model based on group’s previous experience which provide knowledge and encouragement to others who aspire to have improving quality of life and way of living; (6) Group members have adopted the philosophy of sufficiency economy to use in their way of life leading to sustainability and happiness through moderate consumption and production of goods; (7) Presence of learning from previous action and knowledge management within the group which can lead to further development and refinement of ideas and its operations; and (8) The group members have open-mind attitude resulting in good practice in adopting behaviors reflecting the philosophy of sufficiency economy through acceptance to learn and develop.

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Published

2022-04-25

How to Cite

Atthakorn , S. ., & Ieamvijarn, S. . (2022). Good practice of Community Model for Everyday-Life based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Maha Sarakham. Journal for Developing the Social and Community, 9(1), 243–260. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/article/view/257049

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