DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES OF CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN CHANTHABURI PROVINCIAL AREAS

Abstract

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the creative community of Thailand. 2) to analyze the development process in the Creative Banbangkaja Community, Mueang District, Chantaburi Province.3)to propose the guideline to develop the creative community in Banbangkaja, Mueang District, Chantaburi Province. This research is the qualitative research. The tool used for data collection is the structured in-depth interview in 17 participants (monks/layperson). The participants were specifically selected by the monk who was the expert in the community development, in the whole life education, and in the art and culture, and by the creative entrepreneur. The one-by-one interview was used to collect data. The data analysis used was the descriptive analysis.

        The findings of the research are as follows:

1. The creative community of Thailand. It was found that: The development was set to focus on the economic system which integrated the local wisdom and culture with the technology, innovation as well as the creative idea, to produce the outstanding products and services which increased the value and improved the quality of life in the community. The local culture was the thing which connected people in the community and made the self-origin awareness. The people in the community would be proud of their culture and determined to conserve and to apply their culture for the benefits of their own community. Moreover, the community learned to take responsibility to the society and applied the sufficient economy. Always work on the middle way, no violence and no benefits expectation than the sustainable level. The community economics is holistic and related to the way of life of local people.

        2.The development process in the creative community Banbangkaja, Mueang District, Chantaburi Province. It was found that: 1) the study support–to work in the field to study the problems and requirements in the community.2) the volunteer support–to listen to each other opinion and follow the same way of goodness. 3) To make participation–take responsibility, fundamental of participation and mutual awareness of the community.         4) The natural resource management– equal benefits sharing and make the awareness of environment conservation. 5) The information technology–apply technology to develop the community for reducing the cost of products and services in the community.

          3.The guideline for community development Banbangkaja, Mueang District, Chantaburi Province. It was found that 1) Virtues for fraternal living–the integration of the dhamma for assistance and harmony. 2) Learning–Support learning by activities enhancing the awareness and the understanding the different culture and way of life. Create the study group in the community to develop and to solve the problems in the frame of self-help. 3) Technology–Cooperate with multilateral by using local wisdom and the proper technology for manufacturing and marketing. 4) Economics–Increase economic value by giving the opportunity for work and more income including better life quality and happiness than increasing GDP.5) Participation–It is the condition which motivates the awareness and the participation in making decision as well as in cooperation. 6) Volunteer Mind–The awareness of public benefits, morality, and democracy. The understanding about the rights, freedom, and the limitation. The young generation was taught to be disciplined, honest, sufficient and volunteer mind.