Development of Phimai National Museum to Learning Resources According to the Vision of Thailand 4.0

Abstract

Recently, Thailand is moving forward to the 4.0 era that is driven by innovation, technology and creativity with its vision Prosperity, Stability and Sustainability. Thailand 4.0 has important aims to move the country into a new era defined by innovative technology
based manufacturing, services, and high income. Thailand 4.0 can be driven by human resources, which are important resources for country development. Therefore, raising the quality of life in every aspect of Thai people is the first thing that must be given priority.
Education and learning are one aspect that accelerates the reform to be suitable for everyone. To develop important skills in life and move to Thailand 4.0 era. In the context of museum, museums are valuable learning resource and a part of creating learning society.
Museums can be used to stimulate learning and help learners learn about themselves and the others. In addition, museums can be a part that support learners to build their thinking skill, the essential skill for learners who will be living in the 21st century. Museums according to the vision of Thailand 4.0 will be lifelong learning centers that provide academic data or knowledge and connect them as element that can make or support better quality of life of people in society. Moreover, museums can be the place for recreational and tourism locations for everyone. Phimai National Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima is a museum and learning resource for history archeology and culture. It is responsible for collecting evidence of antiquities, art objects and exhibiting stories about the foundation and development of Isan culture in the past of the lower Northeast. To be learning resources according to the vision of Thailand 4.0, Phimai National Museum should develop itself in many aspects such as place, museum presentation and support museum presentation, cooperation and collaborations with local community or other museums. This article provides meaning, importance of, type of, and a viewpoint about museums and Thailand 4.0. Including the role of the National Museum as a learning resource according to the vision of Thailand 4.0.