Quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in Hin Kong Village, Hin Kong Sub-district, Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

This research aims to 1. Study the quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in Ban Hin Kong, Hin Kong Sub-district, Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province, 2. Analyze the problems and obstacles in the quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in Hin Kong Village, Hin Kong Sub-district, Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province, and 3. Propose guidelines for solving problems and obstacles in the quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in Hin Kong Village, Hin Kong Sub-district, Suwannaphum District, Roi Et Province. This is a qualitative research. The research instruments are in-depth interviews with 4 target groups : 1. Village headman, 2. Assistant village headman, 3. Village committee, and 4. Jasmine rice farmers. The data collected from documents, literature, and interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The results of the study on the quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in terms of physical condition found that people had body aches due to farming. In terms of mental condition, people’s mental state depends on the price of their produce. If the products can be sold at a high price, it will result in farmers having better mental health. In terms of society, it was found that people living together in the community do not have problems, quarrels, or arguments. The issues of problem-solving and obstacles to the quality of life of jasmine rice farmers in terms of physical health, it was found that people should have regular health check-ups every year and when they are sick, they should seek treatment at a government or private hospital. In terms of mental health, it was found that people should strengthen their minds, consult their relatives when they have problems, or go to the temple to make merit to calm their minds, which will be a source of spiritual support. In terms of social health, it was found that people living together in the community have good relationships with each other, help each other, and are kind and generous to each other.