A Model for the Coexistence of People and Wild Elephants According to the King Philosophy : A Case Study of Kaeng Hang Maeo District , Chanthaburi Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the synthesis of the King's body of knowledge. about the coexistence between people and wild elephants Structural etiological factors causing conflict between humans and wild elephants and to present a management model for coexistence between people and wild elephants according to the concept of the King in Kaeng Hang Maeo District Chanthaburi Province It uses an interdisciplinary research approach across disciplines while the research method is a qualitative research using research techniques in a qualitative research process in a case study approach. Whereas the data collection method is carried out by the study of documents. in-depth interview Group interviews from specific key informants and observations using the triangular principle as a tool to verify the data. Data analysis is a qualitative research interpretation of social phenomena. The results of the study revealed that the King's knowledge of the coexistence between people and wild elephants can be applied to all 12 items including systematic data study explosion from within small problem solving Hierarchy, social landscape, holistic work No textbooks, frugality, simplicity, maximum benefit, simplification, participation. common interest and using nature to help nature As for the problems and structural causes that cause conflicts between people and wild elephants in Kaeng Hang Maeo District. Chanthaburi Province has included 4 main causes: factors of forest encroachment. road expansion factors Factors related to the increase in the number of wild elephants Climate Change Factors while the management model in coexistence between people and wild elephants according to the concept of the King It can be divided into two types, namely, the immediate problem-solving model and the long-term problem-solving model.