This research investigated the Phi Ta Khon msak  handicraft strategy development in the Dansai community, Loei Province. The objectives of this study were to identify any problems, formulate strategies, and to experiment and evaluate the achievements of this strategic development in the  Dansai community,in  Loei province. The  research procedure was divided into  three phrases as follows.
	Phrase 1 The study aimed to identify the problems with Phi Ta Khon Mask handicraft development in the  Dansai community,  Utilizing  interview techniques and group discussion techniques using 25 target village members the research was conducter from May 2005 to August 2006.  The research uncovered five major aspects in the development of Phi Ta Khon mask handicraft a model for the mask, the craftsmens knowledge and technique, materials and tools, marketing, and budgeting. 
	Phrase 2 The study aimed to examine development strategies from between September 2006 to December 2007, using brain storming meeting techniques with 50 target members. The result revealed 3 major development strategies in the creation of Phi Ta Khon mask handicraft: constructing a community learning center, a management information strategy, and a network formation strategy. These strategies were composed of 8 operating plans: a producer and distributor development plan, an information system development plan, a marketing development plan, and a budget development plan. 
	Phrase 3 The study measured and evaluatied the achievements in development  strategies  for  Phi Ta Khon  handicrafts in the Dansai community between  January 2008 to February 2009.The study utilized an interviewing technique, an observation from, and achievement test which tested each criteria and indicated each plan and problem. The results found that target group members had the test achievement level of 21 indicators on 8 plans and 14 projects. 
