Participatory process guidelines for developing the homestay models: A case study of Ban Som Kob, Chuen Chuen District, Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

The objective of this article is to evaluate the participatory process and guidelines for creating a homestay model, focusing on the Ban Som Kop community in Chomchoen District, Maha Sarakham Province. The Khok Khao forest is present in this part of Maha Sarakham province, which is the largest forest area in the province. The study of the utilization of health tourism from the abundant nature has not yet been emphasized. A project implementation plan for the development of homestay formats using participatory action research (PAR) is necessary to create sustainable ecotourism. The research results indicate that community participation can be divided into three phases: 1) In the upstream phase, the research team collaborates on jointly studying and analyzing forest utilization data.; The initial faculty and students must comprehend the context of the natural features and plants in the Khok Khai forest to present a model for studying the ecological characteristics of the Khok Khao forest. Leading to the expansion of the study results by using the media 'Forest Model' 2) in the mid-stream phase, cooperation with all sectors of the project, including the research team, students of the faculty of Architecture, and others. Ban Som Kop Village, community leaders, village headman, and representatives of the Lao Dokmai Subdistrict Administrative Organization were present at the meeting. Collaborate with the community by organizing a joint forum through workshop activities that incorporate landscape architecture knowledge and brainstorming. 3) The downstream stage entails the synthesis and integration of teaching and learning. Academic services involve collaborating with the community, research team, and lecturers to organize activities that are beneficial for both parties. By utilizing workshop activities, including knowledge-sharing activities, we will establish an environment where community homestays can flourish. Additionally, we will present ideas for improving community homestay-style accommodation areas. Promoting and improving Basic English language skills for conversation and presenting models (models) with ideas for development and improvement to the owner of the house.