Local Community Potential Development for Grassroots Economic Building Under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, Banna Subdistrict, Banna District, Nakon Nayok Province

Abstract

This article aimed to (1) study characteristics of agriculture under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy (2) study success conditions in agriculture under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy (3) study agriculture patterns under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, and (4) develop local potential for grassroots economy building under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. This research is a qualitative method. The instruments for collecting data include a structured interview form and a focus group. And then analyzing data by content analysis.

The research results were found as follows: 1. Characteristics of agriculture under the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy found that the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy has been applied to reduce expenses; there are income increases, economic household spending, a savings group, and self-reliance. 2. The success conditions of agriculture under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy are found to include moderation, reasonableness, good immunity, knowledge, and morality. 3. Agriculture patterns under the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy are performance under the principles of moderation, reasonableness, good immunity, morality, and knowledge. Farmers or local wisdom have been driven and supported by community leaders and the public sector. Additionally, resources are allocated proportionally, leading to efficient use of these resources. This approach helps reduce the costs of processing agricultural products and enables farmers to learn and develop their skills. 4. Foster the potential of local communities for grassroots economic development based on the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. This involves enhancing knowledge and understanding, promoting local capabilities, developing skills and expertise, encouraging collaboration, building networks, creating markets, discovering new channels for product distribution, and promoting agricultural tourism.