The Model to develop Street Food Management in Thailand

Abstract

 This research uses a mixed method research model. The objective of this research is to study the situation of street food. and study the pattern of development of street food in Thailand in 24 provinces. The researchers Collect data using questionnaires use assessment form for food sanitation standard and a group discussion of officials in charge of food sanitation at the provincial, municipal level and street food operators about the situation and factors affecting the development such as policy, management Implementation of legal measures and food sanitation standards, potential development of food entrepreneurs and building network partners together with the use of participatory planning process AIC to develop a model of street food management in Thailand. The data analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results of the research revealed that there are 6 styles of street food, namely: (1) Road closed areas. (2) The area not closed to the road. (3) Specific area which each area has a service usage pattern. (4) Local people (5) Area supporting tourism (6) Local people and supporting tourism by the process of street food management. To be successful, it is necessary to study the situation related to street food along the way and must have clear goals and guidelines. The important measures to implement include: (1) guidelines for practice such as policy making; Knowledge development on food sanitation for street food operators Monitoring and prompting by staff and controls, directed by committees/clubs of street food operators. In addition, food stalls in street food areas have been honored for having adhered to the food sanitation standard, item (2), the supervision of local government officials as the core. and the public health officer as a support agency, (3) support from government agencies and related network partners; and (4) participation of street food operators.