"Kansang Chili Paste" Soft Power, Local Food, Wisdom, and Knowledge Management for Local Community Development

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the knowledge of local wisdom for making Krasang paste for the Ban Khok Ta Duang community, Thap Thai Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province. 2) study the knowledge management model for local wisdom for making Krasang paste for the Ban Khok Ta community. Duang, Thap Thai Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province 3) Analyze the results after managing knowledge of local wisdom in making Krasang chili paste in the Ban Khok Ta Duang community, Thap Thai Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province. The study method used a qualitative study. The target group is 15 people, including community leaders and elderly people in the community. folk philosopher and villagers of Ban Khok Ta Duang community Data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using content analysis. The results of the study found that 1) knowledge of local wisdom in making Krasang chili paste in the Ban Khok Ta Duang community reflect Ban Khok Ta Duang Community, Thap Thai Subdistrict, Ta Phraya District, Sa Kaeo Province There is local wisdom in making Krasang paste that has been passed down for many generations, using "Krasang," a local herb that has a sour taste. It is the main ingredient mixed with spices, herbs and local vegetables. The Kasang chili paste recipe consists of 8 ingredients: 1) Fresh Krasang 2) Bird's eye chilli 3) Garlic 4) Shallot 5) Dried shrimp 6) Salt 7) Fish sauce 8) Palm sugar. This recipe focuses on the intense spiciness of the chili paste. It has the aroma of chilli, red onion, garlic and fresh coriander. Villagers like to eat it alongside fresh or boiled wild vegetables. With hot steamed rice. 2) The model for managing knowledge of local wisdom in making Krasang chili paste for the Ban Khok Ta Duang community consists of 5 steps: 2.1) Collect data, interview experts 2.2) Analyze data 2.3) Develop learning media Develop the process 2.4) Publish and publicize, disseminate media, public relations. Organize activities to promote learning and 2.5) evaluate, develop and improve efficiency. 3) analyze results that occur after knowledge management. The wisdom of making Nam Prik Krasang has been preserved and passed down. Community members earn income from producing and selling Krasang chili paste, resulting in an exchange of knowledge between communities.