RSUSSH 2020

IN20-280 The Sustainable Development of Thai Community: A Case Study of Ban Lo Yo Local Village, Chiang Rai

Presenter: Rosaline Shaw
Rangsit University, Thailand

Abstract

          Hlo Yo Village, Tambol Pa Tung, Mae Jun District, Chiang Rai, is a village of Christian Hill Tribe community with rich culture and interesting tradition. The architectural style represents their concept of living and also reflects their belief. Additionally, buildings are built integrated harmoniously with local wisdom which binds people and their mother nature together. Due to globalization, community development has been based on economic and industrial aspects. Local identity and uniqueness are strongly arranged and controlled to flat-standard of central authority. Globalization and westernization are suggested as a current social standard.  Local tradition and value have been blended with modern belief and bent into materialism. This causes environmental degradation such as air pollution and water pollution, forest area is decreasing. Fundamental criteria that enrich the culture of the community disappear consequence failure of local development. The research methodology is to collect data via interviewing to find the best method and potential to develop the village in appropriate way. The goals of this research are as follows. First of all, the first goal is to encourage positive perception in cultural diversity and re-create positive ethical beliefs and dignity, which are considered as an important foundation of rural communities. Additionally, the research encourages people to develop their community in the way of decentralization from the capital authority and to provoke the community human right. The Final goal of this research is to create sustainable development in every aspect of this charming hill tribe community.

Keywords: Sustainable; Masterplan development; Sustainable case study; Hlo Yo Village; Sufficiently economy; Ecotourism

Citation format:

Shaw, R.. (2020). The Sustainable Development of Thai Community: A Case Study of Ban Lo Yo Local Village, Chiang Rai. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Walaiporn Nakapan (Participant)

Hi Rosaline, thank you for your lovely presentation. I have a question:

- Based on the Eco-tourism concept, what are activities for tourists when they visit the community?

sasikan (Visitor)

Hello Rosaline, I have some questions:

1.After the covid virus situation 19, how will ecotourism change?

2.How should Hlo Yo Village adapt ecotourism to climate change in northern Thailand?

 

Rosaline Shaw (Presenter)

Thank you  Asst. Prof.  Dr. Walaiporn Nakapan,

The purpose of having on-site activities for tourists is to encourage them to learn the community's unique lifestyle. Therefore, the activities are cooking local foods, learning the dialect of the Hlo Yo language, and weaving traditional fabric patterns. Moreover, there are probably additional activities created to connect local people and tourists.
 

Rosaline Shaw (Presenter)

Thank you  Dr.Sasikan,

my answers are as follows,

1. After Covid-19, in my point of view, the tourism system will dramatically change, People will have more awareness of keeping a distance from each other. This will reduce the number of mass tourists and increase number of eco-tourist. By the way, being focused on physical distancing will develop the quality of eco-tourism as the tourists will have more awareness and consciousness. 

2. This project will educate both local people and tourists to increase awareness to preserve nature and the ecosystem. This encourages them to play an important role in slow down climate change.