Manipulation of cultural capital for sustainable community development

Abstract

         The objective of this academic article is to study cultural capital as valuable cultural heritage that is worthwhile for social and national development which has been passed down from the past to the present. Cultural capital is characterized by tangible
and intangible forms, including different identity diversity from one community to another community. This article also explores concepts, components, and community development process as well as the guidelines for using cultural capital for sustainable
community development. The results of this study indicated that the use of cultural capital is an important tactical tool for sustainable community development. Various management approaches are established, depending on the suitability of each area. Successful community case studies have relied on using cultural capital forcommunity development, namely Ban Tun Community, Phayao Province, Ban Wang Hon Community, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and other communities in Nong Khai Province. They have applied both direct and indirect existing resources and cultural costs in the area to develop the community towards sustainability in a tangible way. This can create positive impacts for national development.