THE TRAGEDY OF THE SHARED RESOURCES OF HUAI MAK KHAENG, UDON THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research has the objectives 1) to study the characteristics of shared resource management of Huai Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani Province, and 2) to study the guidelines for shared resource management for the development of Huai Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani Province. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods. The population studied was the key informants and general informants, totaling 15 people. The purposive selection method was used. Data was collected using an interview form. The data was analyzed and the results were summarized based on the research objectives.

            The research results found that 1) The characteristics of the management of shared resources of Huai Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani Province, in terms of the clarity of the boundaries, most people are aware of the rights to use them. In terms of the consistency of various regulations, the use and care of Huai Mak Khaeng by the community is not yet tangible. There are no written rules and regulations. In terms of participation in joint decision-making, people do not participate in the decision-making process in managing Huai Mak Khaeng. In terms of monitoring, there is only a small amount of monitoring of Huai Mak Khaeng. In terms of laws and punishments, there are penalties for those who violate the agreement, but the penalties cannot be applied to the offenders. In terms of conflict management, there is currently no much conflict management because most of the problems are between Udon Thani Municipality and the people. In terms of the rights to manage shared resources of the community from the state, the people are not interested in taking care of them. In terms of linking shared resources to a larger system, there is no network connection between communities in managing Huai Mak Khaeng. Everyone sees that as the main duty of Udon Thani Municipality only. 2) Guidelines for managing shared resources for the development of Huai Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani Province: The municipality cooperates with the community to establish a committee within the community along Huai Mak Khaeng to jointly draft a municipal ordinance on penalties for offenders, as well as rules and regulations for using Huai Mak Khaeng. Udon Thani Municipality may cooperate with Rajabhat University to establish a learning center to create knowledge and understanding of using, maintaining and restoring Huai Mak Khaeng, and instilling environmental conservation awareness in youth in Udon Thani Province.