GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THAI SONG DAM LOCAL WISDOM FOR TOURISM PROMOTION IN TALAT CHINDA SUBDISTRICT AND DON YAI HOM SUBDISTRICT, NAKHON PATHOM PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to:Study the context of the Thai Song Dam cultural group in Ban Lam Iak, Talat Chinda Subdistrict, and Ban Sakaerai, Don Yai Hom Subdistrict, Nakhon Pathom Province.Study the community's potential in preserving the local wisdom of the Thai Song Dam cultural community of Ban Lam Iak and Ban Sakaerai to support tourism management.Identify guidelines for the conservation of Thai Song Dam local wisdom to promote tourism in Talat Chinda Subdistrict and Don Yai Hom Subdistrict, emphasizing the participation process of the community and local organizations.The study will use a qualitative research approach by analyzing data gathered from document reviews and in-depth interviews with 60 key informants.

The findings of the study are as follows:The Thai Song Dam cultural groups of Ban Lam Iak and Ban Sakaerai are an ethnic group descended from the same Thai Song Dam ethnic group that was relocated and brought to live in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. The majority of the population works in agriculture, while most of the younger generation prefers to work in factories. They use local wisdom as a tool for carrying out traditional cultural activities, blending local culture with modern culture they receive from outside the community through education, learning, and experience.

The Thai Song Dam cultural groups of Ban Lam Iak and Ban Sakaerai have the potential to transmit and learn local wisdom, which arises from the community's knowledge and traditions.

Guidelines for the conservation of Thai Song Dam local wisdom include:Increasing the connectivity of community tourist attractions and creating tourist routes in the community.Encouraging people in the community to recognize the value of local wisdom.Integrating local traditions and cultures into the basic education curriculum.

Promoting activities that conserve Thai Song Dam local wisdom through community participation management methods.Strengthening the network of the Thai Song Dam cultural community with other Thai Song Dam cultural communities.Promoting the transfer of knowledge about Thai Song Dam culture to adapt to social changes.