Harmonious and peaceful coexistence based on diversity in a multicultural society Case Study of Ban Rai Community, Soppong Subdistrict, Pang Mapha District Mae Hong Son Province

Abstract

This research paper is a qualitative research, and the objectives are as follows: 1) To study the context of the community and society Political Culture and economy that facilitate coexistence 2) To study the factors contributing to coexistence and peace based on diversity in a multicultural society. Data was collected by gathering them from relevant documents, In-depth interviews from informants, Small group chat, and participatory observation. The groups that provide information consists of community leaders, religious leaders, ethnic leaders expert and the villagers, totaling 39 people. The researcher found out that:  The social community context has strong relationships between networks. In terms of governance, there is a decentralized government to divide the government into a community worthwhile. Common village rules in terms of culture, beliefs, traditions and rituals are inherited from ancestors and economic aspects, the concept of sufficiency economy is applied to the practice of integrated agriculture. It leads to integration and formation of groups for the production, distribution, fundraising within the community. This is an important mechanism to ensure the sustainability of a shared learning community. The supporting factors that lead to a harmony and peace on the basis of diversity in a multicultural society consist of 1) the Council, community leaders, 2) the justice-oriented reconciliation 3) the learning process together 4) rules / regulations Community 5) role of community institutions 6) culture, local traditions, and 7) natural resource and environmental capital.