NETWORK GOVERNANCE ON TIME BANK IN CHOMPHU SUBDISTRICT SARAPHI DISTRICT CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between actors involved in the operations of the Chomphu Subdistrict Time Bank in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Qualitative research methods, including document analysis and in-depth interviews with nine key informants, were employed. The informants comprised government representatives from the Ban Phaya Chomphu Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital and non-government actors such as Time Bank managers, the secretary, the president of the Chomphu Subdistrict Disabled Service Center, and four Time Bank members. The findings revealed that the relationships within the network were characterized by coordination, cooperation, and collaboration. Individuals, groups, and agencies from diverse sectors worked together through a formal committee structure. The Chomphu Subdistrict Time Bank network exhibited both formal and informal characteristics, with the Time Bank manager serving as the coordinator to foster trust among all actors. The network facilitated resource exchange, interdependence, and effective support for the elderly community in the area.