Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Research Articles

Housing for Low-income Households in Thailand and its Potential for Self-reliant Lifestyle

AbstractThis paper is based on the research “The potential of Eua-Arthorn housing project to support a self-reliant lifestyle as guided by the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy: A housing development recommendation for a better living for all”. The research surveyed and studied the physical ability of Baan Eua-Arthorn housing project that developed by the National Housing Authority for low-income households. Baan Eua-Arthorn projects are mainly located within the urban area for easy access to the city. Based on the former research of single houses of housing development projects mainly developed by private sectors, this research continues to study the location in Phitsanulok’s urban area, but from a low-income household point of view. Comparing to the former research, the ability of self-reliant seems more important to lower-income households than others. However, the state’s housing development seems to have fewer interests in this aspect, resulting in a house with only one-third of the usual land plot of the private’s housing development projects. Therefore, each family will have to move beyond the boundary of the house to the communal spaces to gain enough area for food production. Hence, the idea of self-reliance will only be possible at a community level and cooperation of the community will be a key to the success.

Using the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy (PSE) in high school agricultural teaching in Northeastern (Isan) Thailand

Using the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy (PSE) in high school agricultural teaching in Northeastern (Isan) Thailand

Seniors Citizen and Self-Care Behavior by the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in Bang Nang Lee, Amphawa, Samutsongkram

Seniors Citizen and Self-Care Behavior by the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy in Bang Nang Lee, Amphawa, Samutsongkram

Landscape Agroforestry Modeling for a Sufficiency Economy in Huai Raeng-Klong Peed Watershed, Trat Province, Thailand

This research focused on land use modeling at the landscape scale based on the sufficiency economy philosophy (SE). Using land suitability and pair-wise comparison methods, the study aimed to determine key performance indicators of agroforestry under the SE, to develop a landscape agroforestry model under the SE and to apply the derived model to evaluate the suitability of exist-ing land uses within the study area. The key performance indicators were: the agroforestry indices (AFI)-organic matter, soil erosion, species diversity, income distribution, net present value, resources used,land holding size and acceptance of land use; and the landscape agroforestry indices (LAFI)-soil type, slope, distance to water resource, ability to access to main road, watershed class and conservation area.The AFI and LAFI were weighted based on expert judgment and used in weighted linear combina-tions to develop the landscape agroforestry model based on an AFI equation and an LAFI equation. The AFI equation was obtained from the land use types based on the SE level, and the LAFI equation was determined from the land suitability level (LS level). The final step showed that most land use types were categorized as being at the highest and high LS levels

Curriculum Development of Supplementary Substance Curriculum in Working, Occupation, and Technology Learning Substance based on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Promoting Primary School Students' Life Skill

The objectives of this research were: a) to study the situation, problem, and need for establishing the Supplementary Substance Curriculum in Working, Occupation, and Technology Learning Substance based on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for enhancing one’s life skill, b) to develop the curriculum, c) to study the findings of curriculum usage, and d) to evaluate the curriculum in Instructional Management Technique for developing one’s Life Skill by using the Integrated Instruction, the Cooperative Learning, the Work Project or Learning by Doing, R-C-A Questioning Technique, Instruction being relevant to the objective which was aimed for the students to be able to solve the problem by themselves, develop their personality in awareness, view their own worth as well as the others’ values, have analytical thinking, make decision, and solve the problem creatively, adjust one’s emotion and tension, develop good relationship with the others for adjustment and self-defense in different situations, manage one’s life efficiently, make efficient decision by considering the impact on oneself, society, and environment, be able to apply for usefulness as well as live in society sufficiently, and be happy sustainable throughout the time based on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: Conceptual Background & Introduction

Introduced over the backdrop of collective humanity’s semi-conscious march towards unsustainable future by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY PHILOSOPHY (SEP) posits an alternative path. In a SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY, economic drives & decisions, processes & institutions, systems & dynamics are grounded upon the triple intersecting imperatives of MODERATION, REASONABLENESS and IMMUNITY. Here, MODERATION may be thought of as a pragmatic embodiment of ‘middle-path’ thinking, REASONABLENESS embeds the very notion of causality or causal connection between actions and consequences, intended or otherwise, and IMMUNITY underlines the recognition that risks, financial or otherwise, often times cannot be managed exogenously, and that resilience is a goal as much as it is an outcome. Moreover, SEP insists on PRUDENCE vis-a-vis the application of knowledge to the planning and execution of enterprises, concomitant with INTEGRITY instilled and reinforced as moral foundation of the nation, as the paired requisite conditions by which such a SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY may achieve balanced prosperity, as well as be prepared for rapid material, social, environmental and cultural changes taking places globally. This chapter introduces the readers to the fundamental concepts and principles of SEP and so serves as definitive references for the chapters that follow in this volume.

The Solid Waste Management According to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of the Personal Characteristics At Phra-yot-mueangy Fort, Nakhon Phaom Province, Thailand

The objectives of research were to 1) study the knowledge of waste management at Phra-Yot-Mueang Kwang fort, Nakhon Phanom province 2) study the level of waste management according to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and 3) compare waste management according to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in terms of personal characteristics and their knowledge of waste management. A total of 217 people in Phra-Yot-Mueang Kwang fort, were included in this study. A questionnaire method was used as a research tool for collecting data. By employing ready-made computer programs, statistics used to describe data and generate results included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way analysis of variance (One Way ANOVA). The study found a high level of knowledge of waste management in Phra-Yot-Mueang Kwang fort. The overall result of behavior of waste manage according to sufficiency economy philosophy of was at moderate level, with the moral and knowledge conditions were at the highest level while reasonableness, moderation and self-immunity were at moderate level. The study finally found that there was no difference among personal characteristics and the knowledge of waste management. The whole statistical analysis was realized with the use of the statistical significance level set for P<0.05.

A Causal Relationship of Living Behavior Based on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Thai University Students

The main purpose of this study was to conceptualize and investigate a causal relationship model of Thai university students’ living behavior based on sufficiency economy philosophy. The model posits that psychological immunity, family factors, and friend factors influence attitude towards sufficiency economy philosophy which in turn predicts Thai university students’ living behavior based on sufficiency economy philosophy. Data were collected by means of self-report questionnaires from 800 undergraduate students in public universities. The structural equation model was employed to examine the causal relationship model. Results revealed that (a) attitude towards sufficiency economy philosophy mediated the relationship between friend factors and living behavior based on sufficiency economy philosophy, (b) psychological immunity had a direct positive relationship with living behavior based on sufficiency economy philosophy, and (c) psychological immunity mediated the effects of family factors on living behavior based on self-sufficiency economy philosophy. Implications for theory and practices are discussed.

Information technology governance practices based on sufficiency economy philosophy in the Thai university sector

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a formal set of information technology (IT) governance practices based on sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) to support the generic context for Thai universities. Design/methodology/approach – The research methodology in this study is divided into two main phases that are conceptualization and operationalization. In the phase of conceptualization, the authors reviewed literature related to the implementation of IT governance in universities and the principles of SEP in order to conceptualize an initial idea of IT governance on the basis of SEP. In the phase of operationalization, the authors performed in-depth interviews with the CIOs of 20 universities, five IT experts, and five SEP experts in order to verify the proposed concept. Findings – This study provides two key findings: the IT governance practices based on SEP for Thai universities and the mapping of IT governance practices based on SEP with ISO/IEC 38500. Practical implications – The total of 65 practices presented in this study can be used as a guideline for handling of IT governance issues in Thai universities. Originality/value – This study provides university IT governance practices based on the principles of SEP that is widely accepted and highly appreciated in Thailand.

Performances and Activities of Urban Communities Leader Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Dusit District, Bangkok Metropolitan

Performances and Activities of Urban Communities Leader Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Dusit District, Bangkok Metropolitan

Motivation and Livelihood of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Motivation and Livelihood of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Composing a Thai Symphony– An Emblem of Victory

The symphonic masterpiece “Sanyalak Haeng Chaichana” (สญลกษณแหงชยชนะ – The Emblem of Victory) was composed to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It was written as a program symphony for standard symphony orchestra, spanning 35 minutes and is split into four movements: each movement representing each symbol of the Chaipattana Foundation’s Emblem and His Majesty’s graciousness to the Thai populace. The music also reflects the variety of urban cultures in Thailand, drawing characteristics from various genres of music namely classical, marching band, jazz, and traditional Thai music. The first movement starts off with a fast tempo, representing “Phra Saeng Khan Chaisi” (Chaisi Royal Sword) which is interpreted as “The Power of Land.” The second movement is also fast in tempo, representing “Thong Krabi Thut” (Krabi Thut Flag) which refers to “The Cherished Possession of the People.” The tempo slows down to a moderately slow pace in the third movement, representing “Dok Bua” (Lotus Blossom) which symbolizes “The Philosophy of the Sufficiency Economy.” The tempo picks up to a moderately fast pace in the last movement, representing “Sang” (Royal Conch) which is interpreted as “The Ambrosia – Rain, Salvation for the Earth.”

Improving the Potential of Agricultural Areas for Development of Agrotourism: A Case Study of Ban Mor Village, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen province

This article aims to study tourists’ opinions and tourists’ demand for agrotourism and guidelines to improve agrotourism in Ban Mor Village, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province. This is an organic agricultural village which applies the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy as a core fundament in the farmers’ livelihood. Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied and the results show that tourists’ demand for agrotourism, in terms of accessibility, was at the highest level while attitudes, attractions, accommodations, activities, amenities, and advertising were all at the high level. Appropriate guidelines were proposed to improve the agricultural area and to develop agrotourism in this research area. These include 1) improving Homestay in Ban Mor Village according to the Homestay standard in Thailand 2) improving facilitates to respond to tourists’ demands 3) promoting agrotourism in the Ban Mor Village and 4) establishment of a local agricultural learning center in Ban Mor village. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n23p533

Sustainability and Productivity Indicators with Sensitivity Truth Table for Unskilled Thai Labour Reverse Migration

Thailand, a developing country, had labours migrating from the agriculture into the industrial due to higher pay in the past. However the economic force has made the government policy to focus on creativity and developing technology towards automatic production. Unskilled Thai labours are facing a big challenge after retirement, which is called reverse migration. This is a rapidly increasing trend in the near future. The resolving of reverse migration problem can be done by developing unskilled Thai labour through the knowledge management concept. The workplace learning is in coordination with the sufficiency economy philosophy. The key development is for unskilled labours to attend the sufficient knowledge worker activities and become knowledge workers who have self-immunity is known as a “Sufficient knowledge worker”. Due to the evaluation of sufficient knowledge worker as social science being complex, the researcher has to indicate that the assessment of sufficient knowledge worker can be achieved by validating the result of the two major dimensions. The research was conducted in an industrial zone in Lamphun, Thailand. Data collection was collected from 32 samples. The result of knowledge and learning dimension was made in transcript from an in-depth interview using Bloom’s taxonomy. Upon completing the study, the results had been analysed by using the sufficient knowledge workers truth table that relies on the sensitivity truth table concept. The results of the sufficient knowledge workers truth table have sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and a research methodology effectiveness of 92.86%, 0%, 0.96, 0.00 and 89.66% respectively. The outcome represents the improvement of sample group in both high level dimensions. Accordingly, they can manage their financial concern with saving and have their own reverse migration plan. Therefore, the idea enables the workers to have confident in their security in the working life.

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Ways of Life of Undergraduate Students Based On Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Guideline for Happy Living According to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of People and Community Leaders in Urban Communities

Guideline for Happy Living According to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy of People and Community Leaders in Urban Communities