CREATIVE PRODUCT LEARNING CENTER MODEL OF LAO KHRANG ETHNIC GROUP FOR NAWATVITEE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN NAKHON PATHOM PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to 1) study the current state of learning centers on local wisdom of Lao ethnic groups in Nakhon Pathom Province and 2) to build a model of learning center on creative products of Lao Khrang ethnic groups for the development of innovative tourism in Nakhon Pathom province. Using qualitative research methods, collect information from documents, in-depth interviews, and focus groups in the target group of 5 sub-districts, namely: 1) Phrong Maduea 2) Wang Nam Khiao 3) Huai Muang 4) Huai Duan, and 5) Lam Hai. Analyze the data and descriptive summary. The results of the study showed that 1) the present condition of the learning center of local wisdom of Lao ethnic groups in Nakhon Pathom Province, each community is called a learning center differently, but those centers are similar in nature:             1.1) it is a collection of the wisdom of Lao Khrang ethnicity; 1.2) there is no regulation; 1.3) it is not managed properly; 1.4) there is no allocation of the center's area. Conducive to learn; 1.5) no inventory of objects within the center; 1.6) no activities to promote learning. And found that 2) the model of a learning center for creative products of Lao Khrang ethnic group for the development of innovative tourism in Nakhon Pathom province, must have 2.1) regulations                  2.2) an executive committee 2.3) allocated areas of the center to facilitate learning 2.4) make a list of objects on display 2.5) There are speakers of the center to give knowledge to interested person and 2.6) there are activities to promote learning, such as training sessions, discussions, or demonstrations. However, the center's management must be consistent with the government's policy, which is to be both a learning center for local wisdom and a tourist attraction, innovative ways to create sustainable income for local communities.