Research Synthesis of the Area Mae Hong Son Province during 2006 – 2016

Abstract

This research was aimed to study the characteristics of the researches conducted in the province during 2006 – 2016 to synthesis body of knowledge and study factors affecting local development in Mae Hong Son, and to propose strategic policy for solving the problems and local development. Instruments used in the research are the form to record the research characteristics, the questionnaire to be responded by the experts concerning factors affecting local development in Mae Hong Son and the conference of brainstorming from stakeholders. Data were preliminarily analyzed using descriptive statistic, content analysis, synthesized utilizing meta-ethnography and cross-impact analysis basing. Results of the review on the characteristics of researches are descriptive researches related to Strategy 3 and received the most support from the Thailand Research Fund. Results of reviewing the body of knowledge on local development in Mae Hong Son in the research conducted in the area of researches classified by 5 strategic issues for developing Mae Hong Son Province during the period. Concerning the factors related to local development in Mae Hong Son, there were 37 factors. The most feasible way to promote and develop natural resource and environment conservation and restoration management particularly forest, water, and smog caused by the wildfire.