The community strength of Ban Klum Suai, Phawa Subdistrict, Kaeng Hang Maeo District, Chanthaburi Province

Abstract

The assessment of community strengths in Ban Klum Suai concerned the following key dimensions of Economic Production and Consumption Indicators. The community demonstrated strength in basic production factors of 86.2% and activities promoting livelihoods aligned with community interests of 65.5%. Economic Activities in the Community revealed that the community established groups for income-generating activities was 62.1% and resource pooling and borrowing was 65.5%. Allocation of Economic Resources revealed that community members had widespread access to produce the resources of 68.9% and managed resources to meet community needs of 62.1%. Internal Relationships within Community Organizations revealed that community members actively participated in traditional activities of 93.1% and supported each other of 82.7%. Social Network of Community Organizations showed that continuous communication within the community was 86.2% and exchanges of learning and experiences with other communities was 72.4% . Preservation and Transmission of Local Culture and Learning revealed that local traditions were preserved through regular activities of 96.6%, and cultural activities contributed to community development of 86.2%. Learning and exchange in cultural and learning dimensions showed that community members played a role in conserving local traditions of 72.4%. Management of Natural Resources revealed that the community designated public spaces for conservation of 75.9%. Therefore, community leaders or relevant organizations should encourage community participation to enhance strengths in various dimensions and promote the overall resilience of Ban Klum Suai in the future.