URBAN DEVELOPMENT WITH CULTURAL CAPITAL AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CASE STUDY: THUNG SONG MUNICIPALITY NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) describe the general conditions of urban development and cultural capital in Thung Song Municipality, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. 2) To analyze the problems and obstacles in urban development with cultural capital based on the participation of people in Thung Song Municipality, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and 3) To present guidelines for urban development with cultural capital based on public participation. This is a qualitative research, collecting data through in-depth interviews with 16 key informants, with Purposive Sampling. Consisting of academics, personnel belonging to Thung Song Municipality, private sector networks, the Cultural Community Committee, and representatives of cultural product traders and analyze data using the essential analysis method
The research results found that
1. The city development with cultural capital of Thung Song Municipality is carried out through Thung Song Market, which creates jobs and income for people in Thung Song District, resulting in a good quality of life.
2. Problems and obstacles in urban development with cultural capital consist of 4 aspects: personnel, budget, management, and participation of all sectors.
3. Guidelines for urban development with cultural capital include: 1) determining the vision of local administrators; 2) establishing a working group consisting of people from various professions and volunteers 3) Assigning duties and missions according to one's abilities; 4) Studying information in all dimensions and analyzing with SWOT Analysis; 5) Having a network for specific and diverse work; 6) Awareness and appreciation of the city by the people; 7) Taking action; and 8) Monitoring and evaluating results.