Insights into the Emergence of the Role of Development NGOs in Thailand's Development Process

Abstract

Development NGOs are unique organizations, with interesting missions and ideologies. These organizations address enduring development problems, such as violation of human rights, inequality, poverty and environmental degradation. They also assist marginalized groups. Development NGOs are considered as an important development t agent, contributing to Thailand's sustainable and balanced development.

This paper Illustrates the emergence of the development of the role of NGOs in Thailand's development process and how socio-cultural factors affect these roles. It also discusses how roles change and evolve and the diverse roles that these organizations play.

The paper provides in-depth information on the role, environment and characteristics of Development NGOs. It further analyses the role of Development NGOs and their status using Oster's Model and clarifies the role of Development NGOs in connection with the socio-cultural and political context. It also explains why Development NGOs perform certain roles and acquire certain positions in society. It is found that socio-cultural and political aspects play important roles in shaping development NGOs' value and role. Looking into the evolution of the role of Development NGOs will shed light on the factors that initiate role change, such as incremental learning, changing social, political and economic realities, influence of donors and funding.