Factors Promoting and Developing the Strength of Border Communities: The Case Study of Ban Kha District, Ratchaburi Province

Authors

  • Rapeepat Juntanintorn College of Politics and Government, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Boonwat Sawangwong College of Politics and Government, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
  • Wanchak Noichan College of Politics and Government, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Keywords:

community strength, border communities, Ratchaburi, SDGs

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to: 1) study the level of SDGs in the area; 2) study factors influencing the SDGs; and 3) provide the framework for fostering and enhancing the community's strength. The research is mixed-method research. Interviews and surveys are used for data collection.

393 people of Ban Kha sample population is selected for quantitative study using Yamane’s method to determine the sample size. After the surveys, frequency, percentage, mean, Standard Deviation, and Multiple Linear Regression were used for data analysis. For qualitative study, 10 key informants were selected using non-probability sampling and purposive sampling method.

The research found that: 1) the level of opinions towards SDGs is at a moderate level; 2) hypothesis testing from Multiple Linear Regression found that factors influencing Sustainable Development Goals in the area are ‘natural resources and environment’, ;economic’, ‘community leaders’, and ‘cultural and learning’; 3) To encourage successful development, a framework for building and strengthening community strength must be centered on the area's distinctive identity using BANCA Model comprised of 5 major components which are 1) B: Basic factor, 2) A: Agricultural Model, 3) N: Network, 4) C: Capacity building, and 5) A: Aided Self-help. BANCA Model focused on 3 important aspects which are: 1) establishing ‘Stability’ across all dimensions whether it is the economic, social, environmental, political, social harmony, and stability in life, employment, and income.; 2) establishing ‘Prosperity’ in local economy by lowering poverty and distributing equal benefits in the community; 3) establishing ‘Sustainability’ by creating steady income and quality of life in the community following the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. These three pillars—stability, prosperity, and sustainability—can serve as the foundation for the community business model that will benefit the Ban Kha community in the future. It can help strengthen local economy, build careers, create income, and increase quality of life following 17 Goals of SDGs.

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2024-12-31