Community strengthening through the community economic dimension for sustainability in sathing Phra district, Songkhla province

Community economy, community strengthening, the Nod Na Le way of life The purpose of this article is to investigate community strengthening through the economic dimension of community for sustainability in Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province using the qualitative research method. Data were gathered from related literature and through observations and in-depth interviews with 22 core community economic leaders who had organized themselves to establish learning centers and groups of processed products producers. Data obtained from the in-depth interviews were categorized into study issues, interpreted, concluded and presented using analytical description. The study found three aspects of operating activities through the economic dimension in Tha Hin and Khukhut sub-districts as follows.