I used various methods of data collection, including both primary data and
secondary data sources, which are necessary to understand the recent situation of the
people in Luang Prabang province, in general, and in the two Bans, in particular.
From this qualitative approach I gained data on household conditions, social
conditions, economic conditions, as well as the adaptation process when forced to
change livelihood strategies from the developments of cultural heritage conservation
and tourist development policies of ban Chiang Mouane and ban Mano.