The Way of Best Happy Cities: Lessons Learned on the Happy Multicultural City Development

Abstract

Research Article entitled “The Way of Best Happy Cities: Lessons Learned on the Happy Multicultural City Development” has objectives : 1) to study the lessons learned on the model of happiness city development; and 2) to analyze and synthesize the body of knowledge and propose guidelines for the development of the happy city. This is a qualitative field research in Mae Hong Son province. and Trang Province Key informants were representatives of government agencies, the private sector, community leaders, and 20 people. The research tools used were in-depth interviews. and observation Data were analyzed by content analysis. The research results found that 1) Take off the lessons learned on the model of happiness city development Mae Hong Son Province and Trang Province is the presence of social and cultural capital inherent in people and objects and institutions that facilitate the cultivation of a simple way of happiness. Having religious leaders and exemplary communities Emphasis on community participation in community development There are four dimensions of happiness in the city: physical, social, mental, and intellectual and 2) Analyze and synthesize the body of knowledge and propose guidelines for the development of a happy city with 4 components: component 1, social capital and cultural capital; Component 2 Community Leaders and Religious Leaders Component 3 Participation of people in the community The 4th component is to be a happy city.