The Effectiveness of Family Health Policies Affecting the Strength of the Family Institution According to the Sustainable Development Goals in the Area of Mae Sot Municipality, Tak Province

Abstract

The family is a primary social institution driving the country's development, strengthening families through health policies is therefore important. This research aims to study the strength of Thai families and explore ways to strengthen Thai families in the area of Mae Sot Municipality, Tak Province. Collect quantitative data from 400 residents living in the area of Mae Sot Municipality and qualitative data from 23 key informants. Analyze the data using descriptive statistics and inductive analysis.

The research found that: Thai families have a high overall level of resilience ranked from highest to lowest, these are: relational aspects, fulfilling family roles and responsibilities, avoiding risks and adapting to difficult situations, social capital, and self-reliance and all aspects are at a high level. For enhancing the resilience of Thai families, the micro-level strategies include promoting:             1) positive communication, 2) mutual acceptance, 3) valuing family members, and 4) encouraging individual roles. At the macro level, it is found that: 1) the government should promote research on family resilience by allocating more budget, 2) increasing cooperation networks between the government, private sector, civil society, and related sectors, and 3) promoting economic resilience through the stability of the quality of life of Thai families.