MUAK PIEO: A METHOD OF MAKING A PALM LEAVES HAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING LOCAL OCCUPATION. A CASE STUDY: PALM LEAVES HAT GROUP MOO. 8 BAN COK LAN COMMUNITY, BAN RAM SUB-DISTRICT, HUA SAI DISTRICT, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

Abstract

               The objectives of this research article were to study the problem of making a Palm Leaves Hat, A Method of making a Palm Leaves Hat, and Guidelines for promoting local occupation to making a Palm Leaves Hat. A Case Study: Palm Leaves Hat Group Moo. 8 Ban Cok Lan Community, Ban Ram Sub-District, Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Thailand. This research had used the qualitative research method. The Results of the research found that 1) The problem of making a Palm Leaves Hat. A Case Study: Palm Leaves Hat Group Moo. 8 Ban Cok Lan Community, Ban Ram Sub-District, Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Thailand. It was found that; 1.1) Shortage of Palm leaves. 1.2) Shortage of artisans. 1.3) Members have other core occupations, so it is difficult to manage the group. 1.4) The product is not yet known. 1.5) Problems with pressing prices from middlemen. 6) Non-fashionable shape. 2) A Method of making a Palm Leaves Hat. A Case Study: Palm Leaves Hat Group Moo. 8 Ban Cok Lan Community, Ban Ram Sub-District, Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Thailand. It was found that there are 2 stages: 2.1) Preparation of raw materials and equipment including Palm leaves, threads for sewing hats, pins/needles, sewing needles and rattan, etc. 2.2) The process of making hats has been found to start from weave the frame. Decorate and store in a dry place. 3) Guidelines for promoting local occupation to making a Palm Leaves Hat. A Case Study: Palm Leaves Hat Group Moo. 8 Ban Cok Lan Community, Ban Ram Sub-District, Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Thailand. It has been found that there are guidelines for promotion as follows; 3.1) There are guidelines for promoting career development. 3.2) There are ways to promote marketing. 3.3) There are guidelines for promoting product models. 3.4) There are guidelines for promoting additional knowledge.