Bang Konthi SAO Data-Driven Community Development

MGR Online•Politics•3d ago

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Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization has become a national model for local government by using data and community integration to drive sustainable socio-economic projects.

•Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Samut Songkhram uses data-driven analysis and community forums to solve local problems.
•The organization has developed projects including the Yai Phaeng Garden Market, the Pan Phak Pan Suk project, and a Caregiver employment system.
•Support from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has been provided since 2012 to current times.
•The model has been studied by more than 65 other local administrative organizations across Thailand.

Overview

•Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization implements a "health-promoting subdistrict" concept supported by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) since 2012.
•Data analysis showed the proportion of elderly people increased from 32% in 2025 to 34% in 2026, and there are 140 people with disabilities in the area.
•Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization established the Yai Phaeng Garden Market to solve the problem of falling agricultural prices for crops like bananas and coconuts.
•Phra Palad Anucha Sutthivaro and Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization launched the Pan Phak Pan Suk project in 2015 to provide food security, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
•Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization utilizes Sections 33 and 35 of disability employment laws to hire people with disabilities and their caregivers as Caregivers for the elderly.
•The Long Khaek Long Khlong activity, started in 2009, uses a monthly contribution of 100 baht from 13 village leaders to clean canals without using government budgets.
•The Long Khaek Long Khlong activity led to cleaner canals and the establishment of the Shrimp Fishing Club by local youth to protect nature and generate income.
•Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization currently serves as a learning center and national prototype for over 65 local administrative organizations.

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Key Quotes

Renu Leknimit

"Even though we do not have many resources, including low capital, it is not a limitation for us to develop."

ถึงแม้เราจะมีทรัพยากรไม่มากมากนัก รวมถึงเงินทุนน้อย แต่มันไม่ได้เป็นข้อจำกัดในการที่เราจะพัฒนา

Sommai Phumarin

"I am happy because everyone helps each other from the morning. Talking and meeting new people in a new environment."

มีความสุขนะ เพราะทุกคนจะช่วยกันตั้งแต่เช้า ด้านนู้นช่วย ด้านนี้ช่วย ได้คุย ได้เจอสิ่งแวดล้อมใหม่ๆ พบปะคนใหม่ๆ

Phra Palad Anucha Sutthivaro

"The best way to help people is to help them help themselves."

การช่วยเหลือคนที่ดีที่สุดคือช่วยเหลือให้เขาช่วยเหลือตัวเองได้

Key Entities

Organization

Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลบางคนที)

A local government body in Samut Songkhram that uses data-driven community development.

Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth)(สำนักงานกองทุนสนับสนุนการสร้างเสริมสุขภาพ (สสส.))

An organization providing support and funding for health-promoting subdistrict initiatives since 2012.

Bureau of Community Health Support (Bureau 3)(สำนักสนับสนุนสุขภาวะชุมชน (สำนัก 3))

The specific bureau within ThaiHealth that supports the work of Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization.

Yai Phaeng Health Promoting Hospital(รพ.สต.ยายแพง)

A local health center providing medical care to the community.

Shrimp Fishing Club(ชมรมคนตกกุ้ง)

A youth-led group focused on conserving nature and generating income from river prawns.

Person

Renu Leknimit(เรณู เล็กนิมิตร)

President of Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization.

Sommai Phumarin(สมหมาย ภูมรินทร์)

Owner of the Tangkuay fried tofu shop at Yai Phaeng Garden Market.

Phra Palad Anucha Sutthivaro(พระปลัดอนุชา สุทฺธิวโร)

Abbot of Wat Bang Konthi Nai.

Saifon Suwan(สายฝน สุวรรณ)

Professional nurse at Yai Phaeng Health Promoting Hospital.

Nanthaporn Buasiri(นันทพร บัวศิริ)

A Caregiver for Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization hired under Section 35.

Pichai Yuchue(พิชัย อยู่เชื้อ)

Vice President of the Bang Konthi Subdistrict Administrative Organization Council.

Somporn Chaibangyang(สมพร ใช้บางยาง)

Chairman of the Network for Creating Livable Local Communities.

Place

Yai Phaeng Garden Market(ตลาดร่องสวนยายแพง)

A community market created to solve agricultural price drops and provide supplemental income.

Wat Bang Konthi Nai(วัดบางคนทีใน)

The temple hosting the Pan Phak Pan Suk project to support food security.

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

The province where Bang Konthi Subdistrict is located.

Law

Sections 33 and 35(มาตรา 33 และ 35)

Laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities used to fund Caregiver roles.