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Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the role of network partners who conduct development activities into the area of Ban Mae Sa Noi 2) study the Hmong way of life and quality of life of ethnic group Ban Mae Sa Noi, Pong Yaeng Sub district, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province. The qualitative data were collected via in-depth interviews and observations. According to the 12 key informants, these are divided into two groups. The former is four network partners who are government officers involving in a part of development this community. The latter is 8 people, namely community leaders, scholars, villagers and elders from interview resources will be verified as a result of this research will be summarized and presented in a descriptive way. The results of the research revealed that the process of development and the motivation from network partners have impacted on many ways of the Hmong ethnic groups' life, Ban Mae Sa Noi. The results were as follows: 1) costumes, 2) culture and traditions, 3) occupations, and 4) lifestyle and architecture home style. These are led to both of direct and indirect effects from the external agencies and the government which promotes supporting and development into this area. In most case, the operations of government will focus on development and improvement of identity culture, ancient tradition and supporting job opportunities. Moreover, it was significantly realized to improve the standard of living and local infrastructures in order to build a strong community, which could sustainably live with self-independent, and to encourage transferring culture and intellectual life of ethnic Hmong groups to new generations. Referring to the in-depth interviews, community observation and related academic writing, researchers have major conclusions that the network agencies have a strong commitment to encourage the community be employed and emphasize their identity by using the local uniqueness combined with the wisdom of the Hmong ethnic group. Furthermore, the cultural heritage has be appeared to the people through the native products which is beneficial and creates a sense of self-esteem and self- worth. Furthermore, it was found that sufficiency economy approached to developing community, while maintaining the cultural identity of the local preservation group could continuously pass the cultural practices to the next generation.