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Experiential Learning through Community Forest Trails at Doi Phayay

22 December 2025
Faculty of Social Sciences
On Saturday, 20 December 2025, the Research and Academic Services Center, Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Wasan Panyakaw, Project Leader, organized an experiential learning activity titled “Learning along the Community Forest Trail of Doi Phayay.”

The activity brought together 30 participants, including students and staff from various faculties of Chiang Mai University—namely the Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Political Science, and Faculty of Economics—as well as exchange students.

This activity was part of the project “Experiential Learning through Community Engagement: The Community Forest Nature Study Trail of Ban Nong Lom – Ban Thung Yao, Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lamphun Province (Phase 1)”, held at Ban Nong Lom, Sri Bua Ban Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lamphun Province.

The program aimed to promote learning through direct engagement with the community, enabling participants to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between natural resources, local livelihoods, and community-based knowledge systems. Through on-site learning, participants were encouraged to appreciate the role of local communities in conserving and sustainably managing community forests.

Participants were warmly welcomed by the Phayay Walking Trail community team, led by Mr. Pradit Temisak, Village Head and community guide of Ban Nong Lom. The community team guided the nature walk and shared local knowledge and experiences throughout the trail, fostering meaningful interaction and mutual learning between the university and the community.

Key learning points along the trail included Tham Din Cave (a World War II air-raid shelter), Mon Din Daeng (a traditional cattle-raising area), Phayay Cliff, local medicinal plants, Wat Nong Lom, and Jai Ban, each reflecting the cultural, historical, and ecological significance of the community forest.

The activity highlighted the richness of the community forest and demonstrated how community participation plays a vital role in conserving natural resources while passing on local wisdom to future generations.
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