Guidelines in participatory development of Ban Bua chili paste group’s products in Ban Bua sub-district, Muang district, Buriram province

Abstract

Abstract

            This research article aimed at studying (1) the development of Ban Bua chili paste group in Ban Bua sub-district, Muang district, Buriram province; (2) bodies of knowledge obtained from product development of this group; and (3) guidelines in participatory development of Ban Bua chili paste group’s products. The data were collected from the related documents and research, in-depth interview, focus group discussion, and brainstorming, etc. The results revealed that the development of Ban Bua Chili Paste Group was divided into 4 periods: (1) the beginning period; (2) the period; (3) the expanding period, and (4) the present period. There were two pineapples of knowledge applied in the development of the group as follows: 1) the knowledge from field study and training, and 2) bodies of knowledge from local wisdom. The results with the community resulted in four guidelines in expanding the group. These guidelines were as follows: (1) increasing market channels, (2) packaging development, (3) group development, and (4) development of standardized chili paste. Moreover, this study effectively encouraged the provincial industrial office to develop the products of Ban Bua chili paste group at present.