Role of Way of Life for Human and Social Development of Phanu Phithakphao

Abstract

This research aims to study role and the lifestyle of Panu Phithakphao who can be a prototype for human and social development. The data was collected using autobiographical methods: in-depth interview, observing and taking notes, and review from documents. The descriptive analysis was employed to analyze the data The results showed that the lifestyle of Panu Phithakphao could be divided into three phases: the family bankruptcy, experience from being government official, and opening a new perspective on life with challenging activities. Panu Phithakphao formed self- identity that can be a model for others to follow. He could apply the principle of sufficiency economy for his own living and transfer of knowledge to public. People in community can adapt to solve poverty and can be self-reliant. This process can be adopted by an individual a society. When people are self-sufficient and can be self-reliant, they should share knowledge and help  others to create a network with other communities to raise the quality of life in society.