Government management towards community strength according to an alternative development trend: A case study of Nong Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Thaen District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

              This study was conducted with a purpose to study the government management towards the community strength according to an alternative development trend in the context of Nong Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Thaen District, Chaiyaphum Province. The main studied issues were factors causing obstacles in and guidelines for the government management towards the community strength according to the alternative development trend. This qualitative study included documentary research, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. The in-depth interviews were conducted among 20 informants; administrators of local government organizations, community leaders, chairpersons or founders of local groups, and village philosophers.
Non-participatory observation was also done. The findings are as follows. In the context of Nong Khu Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Thaen District, Chaiyaphum Province, this study found a collaborative network, community potential enhancement, knowledge management, and promotion of participation. In contrast, factors causing obstacles included lack of support for knowledge management and information, lack of public mind, and lack of relations. Guidelines for further development included environmental rejuvenation, adjustment, knowledge sharing and transferring, and sustainability of life.