Local Education and Creating a Mechanism for Cooperation Among Network Partners to Drive The City of Learning About Cultural Heritage Nakhon Si Thammarat

Abstract

          This research article aims to 1) Study the local cultural heritage of Nakhon Si Thammarat 2) Create a mechanism for cooperation among network partners to drive the city of cultural heritage learning. A purposively selected sample of 65 people was 5 community leaders per group, total 55 people. Mayor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipality and management team of 5 people. President of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization and his management team of 5 people. The research uses a qualitative research study format. through a participatory action research model. There are steps in building relationships with the community, surveys, community education. and creating a mechanism for cooperation among network partners. Including gathering information on local history and culture. The area of ​​study is Nakhon Si Thammarat Municipality which is an area of ​​4 old cities. The data were analyzed for descriptive content analysis.
          The research results found that The local area of ​​Nakhon Si Thammarat has ancient sites, antiques and religious sites suitable for learning: Mueang Phra Wiang areas include: Wat Suan Luang, Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Arts and Crafts, Thao Khot Temple. The old city area includes Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Phra Suea Mueang Shrine, Phra Siam Base, Tha Chi Market, old city wall Sriprachada Sword Washing Pool. Tha Wang area includes: Thai style cloister at Wat Wang Tawan Tok. Tha Tin area includes: Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Wat Pradu Phatthanaram, Wat Chaeng Worawihan and city ​​museum. The community learns and understands the origins of local history and wisdom. It is beneficial to the new generation because it reflects the roots of the community. The cooperation mechanism of network partners in driving the learning city uses the Bowon mechanism, which is home or community, private sector, temple, and government agency. The temple is the main learning area because it plays an important role in getting people in the community to participate.