Abstract & Overview
The objectives of this research are: 1) to determine the levels of factors contributingto the development of participatory group management capacity among local fishermen inNong Chik District, Pattani Province; 2) to establish mutually accepted practices among thelocal fishermen groups in Nong Chik District, Pattani Province; and 3) to create a participatorygroup management capacity development model to enhance the grassroots economy of localfishermen groups in Nong Chik District, Pattani Province. This research employs a mixed-method approach, comprising quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative researchis used to identify the factors affecting the development of participatory group managementcapacity among local fishermen in Nong Chik District, Pattani Province, while the qualitativeresearch is used to establish mutually accepted practices among the local fishermen groupsand to create a participatory group management capacity development model to enhancethe grassroots economy of local fishermen groups in Nong Chik District, Pattani Province. The findings are as follows: 1) The level of factors contributing to the development ofparticipatory group management capacity among local fishermen in Nong Chik District, PattaniProvince, with the highest average component level, is the group's working methods, whichare at a low component level (average = 1.8526); 2) The establishment of mutually acceptedpractices among the local fishermen groups involves using the "Hukum Pakat" (communityrules) process to seek cooperation. If there are violations, there will be admonishment and acollective resolution involving representatives of the relevant group leaders; 3) Theparticipatory group management capacity development model to enhance the grassrootseconomy involves training to develop leadership skills among group leaders andrepresentatives of local fishermen groups, improving teamwork skills, collaboratively designingand planning group activities, and organizing study visits and experience exchanges with otherlocal fishermen groups.