The Village in transition: development and socio-economic, and cultural change in Mae Kampong Village, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Name: Kodai Harada

ThaSH: Community development

Classification :.DDC: 307.14

Abstract: In rural Northern Thailand as elsewhere in the country’s other rural regions, decades-long and state-led development programs have brought about a multitude of economic, social, and cultural changes into a village community, hence, significantly transforming its livelihood strategies and meaning. Tourism development, in particular, has emerged in several locations as a new and main source of income on which rural dwellers depend for their livelihood. Importantly, this thesis investigates tourism development and resultant changes in terms of socio-economic and cultural dimensions of a rural Northern Thai village of Mae Kampong in Chiang Mai Province, which used to be known as one of the key producers of Mieng (fermented tea product consumed as a snack by local people), which is recognized as a key element of northern Thai community’s culture. The study focuses on and argues for the continued important role of the culture of Mieng production as a mainstay of villagers’ livelihood amidst various changes that tourism development have brought about. Importantly, in contrast to many previous studies’ findings, this thesis has testified to the continued vitality of Mieng production culture in the context of tourism development in Mae Kampong village. While acknowledging that the significance of Mieng is shifting from its economic meaning to its symbolic and cultural meanings because of its incorporation into community-based tourism activities, the thesis finds that Mieng has maintained its vigorous roles and meanings as socio-economic and cultural capitals which the villagers have mobilized for their livelihood survival and adaptation to changes in the development trajectory which have otherwise impacted unfavorably on social relations among them. Additionally, the thesis also investigates the decision-making process in terms of villagers’ participation and leadership roles in development. This thesis finds that in Mae Kampong, the level of grassroots’ participation is low and in sharp contrast to the more powerful and active roles of village leaders, a significant finding that reflects the hierarchical structure of village administration which centralize power in village’s authority. Crucially, this finding necessitates further study in an exploration of possible negotiation process for more participatory development in which the culture of Mieng production can play a key role.

Chiang Mai University Library

Address: Chiang Mai

Email: cmulibref@cmu.ac.th

Name: Wasana La-orngplew

Role: Chairman

Name: Mukdawan Sakboon

Role: Member

Name: Prasit Leepreecha

Role: Member

Created: 2016

Modified: 2019-12-24

Issued: 2019-12-24

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CallNumber: Th 307.14 H254V 2016

eng

DegreeName: Master of Arts

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Social Science

Grantor: Chiang Mai University

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