A Strong Community Management in Line with Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: Case Study at Sufficient Economy Philosophy Learning Center, Bangpla Subdistrict, Bangphli District, Samutprakarn Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the knowledge and understanding sufficiency economy philosophy and apply the philosophy in enhancing strong community and 2) study the methodology and model for a strong community management in line with sufficiency economy philosophy, case study of sufficiency economy learning center, Bangpla sub-district, Bangphli district, Samutprakarn Province. This research was a qualitative research studied from documents and in-depth interview. The sample of the study was 17 informants; 4 administrators and 13 community leaders. The research instruments were a semi-structured interview and non - participation observation. The data were content analyses.

            The result of the study revealed that 1) Majority of people in Bangpla Sub-district, Bangphli District, Samutprakarn Province knew, understood and applied the sufficiency economy philosophy in their daily life in some extent 2) The management methodologies and model in strengthen community were chosen to be the model community of virtues of Samutprakarn Province. The management methodologies were 1) planning; clear and concise planning and objectives 2) organization management; put the right man on the right job 3) organization leadership; strong, knowledgeable, capable, devoted, and coordinate leaders, and 4) assessment; transparency and accountability. The models of community management were 1) participation 2) self-reliance 3) learning process 4) leadership and 5) cooperation network. All of these were vital factors for propelling strong sustainable community.