Philosophy of the Sufficiency Economy and Capacity Building of Communities : A Case Study of Ban Thaen Subdistrict Administration Ooganization, Ban Thaen District Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

          This research was conducted 1) to study contexts of Ban Thaen Subdistrict Administration Organization, Ban Thaen District, Chaiyaphom Province. concerning with Philosophy of the sufficiency economy and capacity building of communities, 2) to investigate factors that can lead to problems or affecting obstacles, 3) to find ways of management to strengthen the community, The research is a qualitative research. The research instruments were the study of documents, in-depth interview with local mamagement, community leaders, Chairman of local community group, villager philosopher total of 20 people and observation. The result revealed that. ; 1) The contexts of Ban Thaen Subdistrict Administration Organization Ban Thaen District Chaiyaphom Province with Philosophy of the sufficiency economy and capacity building of communities was promoting participation in all dimensions, empowering local organization, building a partnership network for all sectors of public and private sectors, and managing the knowledge and learning networks of local communities. ; 2) For the factors that can lead to problems or obstacles affecting included were lack of support for the relationship system and generosity, lack of information database support, lack of knowledge transfer support and knowledge management, and lack of conscience for public and public mind.; 3) The ways of management were endurance approach perseverance, courage and sustainable existence, adaptive approach to keeping up with the changes, guidelines for improving environmental regeneration,  and guidelines for the establishment of a community learning center.