Utilizing Lotus through Knowledge Management for Creative Economic Development: A Case Study in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand
Keywords:
Creative economy, Knowledge management, Lotus, UtilizationAbstract
This qualitative research investigates the indigenous knowledge related to the utilization of lotus components in the Ban Khlong San Chao community, Nakhon Nayok Province, and explores the effectiveness of knowledge transfer through both in-person training and online dissemination. The study targeted 15–20 community members and implemented a structured training program divided into five phases, encompassing eight key topics on lotus utilization—from upstream cultivation processes to midstream processing and downstream commercialization. The training aimed to enhance local capacity by promoting the value-added use of lotus in various forms. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with all five phases of the knowledge transfer activities. As a result, community members successfully developed a range of lotus-based products, including lotus varieties, lotus stem bread, lotus cookies, dried lotus flowers, and dyed lotus leaves. These products have been distributed both within and outside the community. Overall, the initiative contributed to increased household income and supported the development of a localized creative economy grounded in traditional knowledge and sustainable practices.
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