Author(s): Winit Pharcharuen, Pathipan Sutigoolabud, Tipsuda Tangtragoon, Nikorn Mahawan
The research aims to analyse the model of the process of managing the level of obstacles and factors affecting success in managing the Mae Guang Basin, as well as suggesting a strategic and mechanical approach for effectively managing the basin as qualitative and quantitative research. The tools used to collect data are surveys, questionnaires, interviews, group meetings, workshops, and adversarial meetings. The results showed that the model and process of management of the Upper Mae Kuang watershed consisted of 4 types: 1) state-management 2) royal-initiated project management 3) community-based management 4) Management by private sector agencies or development organizations using the operating process according to the King Rama IX's science, namely 1) working step by step by starting out with the small things and going into large ones, 2) using the process of reforestation in the minds of people for learning, understanding, accessing, and developing, 3) promoting and supporting based on culture. natural resources and community environment, and 4) getting participation and cooperation from all sectors The level of problems and obstacles in the management of the Upper Mae Kuang Basin with the participation of civil society Quantitatively, there was a small degree in qualitative results, and the public sector lacked knowledge in watershed management in a holistic way. The awareness information between government officials and people was different, and in the implementation of various public resolution development projects there were some redundancies. Factors affecting the success of the management of the Upper Mae Kuang Basin consisted of 1) a body of knowledge that is consistent with the geographical social characteristics, and having a learning process that can raise awareness and create understanding based on culture, and wisdom, 2) an internal explosion that arises from understanding, awareness of the value system, access to opinions, guidelines for development and development, planning, decision-making, and action, 3) participation, awareness, love, and unity strengthened by a group processing network, and a mobilization of energy from all sectors including government, private sector, academics, developers and communities; and 4) holistic joint management that has a visionary drive, makes plans, getting people to work together, and manages all dimensions that emphasis on a relationship. Strategic proposals and mechanisms for the participatory management of the Upper Mae Kuang Basin by civil society are as follows: 1) Integrated Management Strategies by Mechanism of the Integrated Watershed Management Committee, Watershed Ordinances and Watershed Management Fund. 2) Strategies for driving the management process by mechanisms of the Institute of Natural Resources, Environment and Lifestyles for the Future that serve towards driving knowledge management as the axis of cooperation for the expansion of concepts, principles, and bodies of knowledge.