A Study of the Potential and Social Context of Ban Kham Nam Sang Community Kho Nuea Sub-district Mueang District Yasothon Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were to examine the social, economic, cultural and resource contexts of Ban Kham Nam Sang Community Kho Nuea Sub-district Mueang District Yasothon Province. This research employed a qualitative research approach. The research instrument was an interview guide, and the target group consisted of 10 community members from Ban Kham Nam Sang, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected from relevant documents and in-depth interviews, and subsequently analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that Ban Kham Nam Sang Community, Kho Nuea Sub-district, Mueang District, Yasothon Province, is a rural community with relatively high human resource potential and strong mutual dependence among its members, as reflected in savings groups, occupational groups, and various community activities. This potential can be classified into three main aspects 1) Human resource potential: Ban Kham Nam Sang has local sages and a large number of community members with expertise and extensive experience in community life, particularly in agriculture. Their accumulated knowledge and skills play an important role in sustaining livelihoods and supporting community development 2) Social capital potential: The community’s social capital is strong, deriving from close-knit relationships among residents, most of whom are related by kinship and are well acquainted with one another. Trust and mutual assistance form a fundamental basis that facilitates group formation and collective activities within the community and 3) Natural resource and environmental potential: The community possesses natural resources conducive to livelihoods and occupations, such as agricultural land, water sources, and an environment suitable for farming. The traditional patterns of resource use emphasize reliance on nature and the prudent use of resources, which constitute an important foundation for local economic development and long-term environmental conservation.