A Study of Community Data of Ban Na Samai Na Samai Sub-district Mueang District Yasothon Province

Abstract

This research consists purposes were to examine community data of Ban Na Samai, Na Samai Sub-district, Mueang District, Yasothon Province. This research employed a qualitative research approach. The research instrument was an interview guide. The target group consisted of 15 residents of Ban Na Samai, Village No. 11, Na Samai Sub-district Mueang District Yasothon Province, selected through purposive sampling. Data collected from relevant documents and interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that the study of Ban Nasamai Community, Village No. 11, Nasamai Sub-district Mueang Yasothon District Yasothon Province, reveals a simple way of life that relies primarily on local natural resources. The community’s social structure is strengthened by close kinship ties, mutual assistance, and collective engagement in various activities, such as occupational groups and social initiatives, reflecting strong unity and active public participation. The study covers 1) general community information, including location and boundaries, characterized as a rural area with an environment suitable for agricultural livelihoods and simple living, as well as population and household structure 2) economic conditions and occupations, where 2.1) agriculture is the main occupation and 2.2) farming serves as the primary source of household income 3) social conditions and community relationships, including 3.1) coexistence and interpersonal relations and 3.2) community groups and activities, such as occupational groups, savings groups, and other community-based initiatives 4) culture, traditions, and ways of life, encompassing 4.1) local cultural practices and traditions and 4.2) values and beliefs, with an emphasis on unity and respect for elders 5) natural resources and the environment, including 5.1) available local resources and 5.2) their use and management in accordance with traditional practices and 6) problems, constraints, and development trends, where 6.1) key challenges include income insecurity, economic fluctuations, and the out-migration of working-age labor, while 6.2) development prospects lie in building upon existing potentials, such as promoting supplementary occupations, strengthening community groups, and leveraging local wisdom as a foundation for sustainable development.