Ph.D. in Social Sciences Journal

Problem of Cooperation Among Government Agencies in the Prevention and Suppression of Transnational Organized Crime

2024-09-20T13:32:58+07:00

This academic article aims to analyze problems and obstacles in coordination between government agencies according to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Performance of Duties in government agencies under the Anti-Participation in Transnational Organized Crime Act B.E. 2556. By using 3 theoretical concepts as guidelines for analysis including the concept of globalization, the concept of transnational crimes and the concept of teamwork.

Findings are as follows: the problems in cooperation between government agencies
in preventing and suppressing transnational criminal organizations include (1) problems
from legal regulations (2) problems from government policy (3) internal problems of each
department (4) problems from officials and (5) problems from cooperation between government
agencies. This analysis suggests that the operations of government agencies should clearly define the duties of each department for uncomplicated coordination and not duplication with coordinating agencies. In addition, the government should provide sufficient budget to support operations to each agency that each agency can take concrete steps to prevent and suppress transnational crime organization. This can assist to prevent and reduce the expanding transnational crime organization that will occur within the country.

Guidelines for Developing Police Stations to High Performance Organization

2024-09-19T10:26:18+07:00

This academic article aims to propose guidelines for developing police stations into High Performance Organizations (HPO) along with presenting concepts and methods for developing police stations into high performance organizations through the perspective of the concept of high performance organizations the Royal Thai Police to apply it to improved and developed the management of police stations as appropriate to be a police stations for the people. However, organizational performance depends on the internal and external environment as well as the organizational culture especially the lead of police station or the leader of organization must be a leader that causes in developing the potential in individuals, vision and values to be a behavior that leads to a high performance organization

Findings are as follows: The guidelines for developing police stations into high performance organizations should be implemented according to the concept of a high-performance organization by developing the core capabilities of the Royal Thai Police in accordance with the quality criteria for public sector management (Public Sector Management Quality Award--PMQA 4.0) consists of 7 factors: leadership, strategic planning, service recipients and stakeholders focus, knowledge management, workforce focus, operating systems, and operational results. Including other factors that affect the operation of police stations to become high performance organizations such as effective communication Creating motivation to work and creating work-life balance.

Management Accounting Strategies with Business Efficiency

2024-11-04T12:35:58+07:00

This academic article aims to study management accounting strategies with business efficiency. Using the Contingency Theory by Fiedler (1967) and the Situational management concept of Akdoğan and Cingöz (2012) stated that businesses must accept changes in circumstances and adapt to those changes. However, changes in circumstances determine the growth and survival of an organization.

Findings are as follows: Management accounting strategies with business efficiency,
together with (1) The situation determines the style of management. (2) Choosing a management style that is appropriate to the situation. (3) Strategic planning affects the discovery of new business opportunities and awareness of upcoming risks. The management style starts with planning and ends with control, which brings competitive advantages to the business. That means business efficiency.

HAPPINESS Model (9 Elements of Happiness for Older) A Model of Happiness for Thai Older Workers

2024-09-18T11:43:09+07:00

This research article aims to study the happiness patterns of older workers. This research used a qualitative research format (qualitative research). The researcher selected key informants in the research. Using in-depth interviews, including a group of 20 elderly workers, using the thematic analysis method.

Findings are as follows: “HAPPINESS Model” consists of (1) Health, (2) Attitude,
(3) Participation, (4) Planning, (5) Income, (6) Networking, (7) Employment, (8) Social-Welfare, and (9) Self-Value.

Politics in the Process of Formulating the Rubber Farmer Income Insurance Policy from 2019 to 2023

2024-05-30T17:34:38+07:00

This research article aims to study the process of formulating the rubber farmer income insurance policy from 2019 to 2023. The study was conducted from documents and interviews with persons involved with the rubber farmer income insurance policy.

Findings are as follows: The process of formulating the rubber farmer income insurance policy from 2019 to 2023 was the following. (1) Problem identification: The problems arose from the suffering of the rubber farmers from a long and continuous decline of rubber prices. The policy was supported by political parties through the election campaigns and the casting of votes for the party that could solve the problems. (2) Agenda setting: After the election, there was the negotiation for joining the government using the policies of each party in the election campaigns as the condition for joining the government. Such problems had to be organized as both major policies and emergency policies to speedily solve the problems for farmers and to be more explicit. (3) Policy formulation: The policy became more explicit through meetings between the Committee on Natural Rubber Policy (CNRP) consisting of government officials and political officials trying to find a policy summary. (4) Policy approval: The Cabinet approved the policy in four phases throughout the government’s term i.e. the first phase (2019-2020); the second phase (2020-2021); the third phase (2021-2023); and the fourth phase (2023). (5) Policy implementation: The Rubber Authority of Thailand implemented the policy smoothly and completely in all four phases.

The Effects of Being the Listed Companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Its Antecedents on Perceived Firm Performance

2024-10-19T17:25:24+07:00

This research article aims to (1) the effects of the Accounting Information Systems (AIS) on the Strategic Managerial Accounting (SMA) and Being the Listed Companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (BLC). (2) The effects of SMA on BLC and the Perceived Firm Performance (PFP); and studies. And (3) the effects of BLC on PFP. The technique of mixed-methods research was employed. In the qualitative research, the technique of in-depth interview was used with twelve key informants who were executives of leading companies in each industry listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). These key informants consisted of chief executive officers, the president of an executive board, managing directors, the chairman of a board of directors, the chief director, and the chief financial and accounting officer. In the quantitative research, data were collected using a questionnaire from 572 primary level executives to higher level executives in the listed companies on SET. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with a computer program.

Findings are as follows: (1) AIS directly affected SMA but did not directly affect BLC.
(2) SMA directly affected BLC and PFP. And (3) BLC directly affected PFP. Research findings showed that AIS did not directly affect BLC. However, AIS and SMA must be used together to affected BLC.

An Enhancement Positive Psychological Capital for Parents of Children with Disabilities through Group Counseling with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

2024-10-27T15:55:38+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) to develop a program of group counseling with acceptance and commitment therapy for parents of children with disabilities, (2) to compare the positive psychological capital of parents of children with disabilities in the experimental group, and (3) to compare the positive psychological capital of parents of children with disabilities between the experimental and control groups. The population used in the study were parents of children with disabilities in special education. The sample groups were 16 parents of children with disabilities who was lower than the 25th percentile, in an experimental group and a control group, with eight people in each group. The research instrument was a program on group counseling with acceptance and commitment therapy.

Findings are as follows: (1) a program on group counseling with acceptance and
commitment therapy had eight applications that corresponded with five techniques and
six exercises according to the Hexaflex model; (2) a comparison of positive psychological capital for parents of children with disabilities in post and follow-up period was significantly higher than before period at a level of .05.; and (3) a comparison of positive psychological capital for parents of children with disabilities in post and follow-up period of group counseling with acceptance and commitment therapy was significantly higher than the control group at a level of .05.

Guidelines for Developing Integrated Environmental Strategies Towards Sustainable Development by Local Administrative Organizations in Saraburi Province

2024-11-13T10:16:15+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) study local environmental problems and environmental strategies of local administrative organizations in Saraburi province and (2) propose guidelines for developing integrated environmental strategies for sustainable development of local administrative organizations. This research was qualitative research. The samples consisted of local administrators, planning officers, community representatives, and entrepreneurs in 109 local administrative organizations in Saraburi Province. A specific sample was selected, totaling 149 people in the sample.The research instruments were questionnaires for collecting data from documents, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.

Findings are as follows: serious environmental problems of SaraburipProvince during
2019-2023 were air pollution, fine dust and contaminants exceeding the standard, increasing waste volume, and water pollution. The environmental strategy of local administrative organizations does not have a direct environmental management plan, but environmental activities are inserted in other plans. The specified activities focus on solving environmental problems according to government policy more than emphasizing the holistic environment in the area for sustainability. The proposal for developing the environmental strategy of local administrative organizations should have a direct environmental development plan framework that integrates both management dimensions, environmental content dimensions, and cooperation dimensions of all sectors to develop local areas towards sustainability.

Policy and Administration of Private University

2024-08-22T16:31:27+07:00

This research article aims to study the problems and obstacles in the implementation of policies and management of private higher education institutions in accordance with the policies of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and to propose guidelines for policy formulation and management of higher education institutions. The research method is qualitative research. The research instrument is an open-ended structured in-depth interview which has been checked for accuracy and suitability by 5 experts. Selecting specific key informants who are administrators and lecturers from northeastern universities, Santaphon College and Pitchayabundit College in total of 17 people by using data triangulation to present a descriptive analysis research report.

Findings are as follows: The conditions of policy implementation and management of private higher education institutions in all aspects as specified by the Office of the Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. There are no problems and obstacles. Moreover, the guidelines for setting policy and management are (1) the needs of the country and the needs of service recipients (2) building the quality of academic strengths according to each mission group which are determined by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (3) having a quality control system to increase efficiency and effectiveness (4) developing information communication technology regarding to academic administration and operations (5) Agile management in pursuit of income (6) aiming for internationalization and creating a network of cooperation between institutions (7) leadership of organizational administrators and curriculum administrators according to missions and (8) participation of personnel according to assigned missions.

Guidelines for Freed Persons for Returning to Society Sustainably

2024-09-05T16:20:43+07:00

This research article aims to study guidelines for rehabilitation, factors affecting living conditions, and present guidelines for families and society to accept freed persons for returning to society sustainably. This research used qualitative research methods. Group of key informants was 50 people, including (1) correctional officers, 6 people, (2) Community Justice Center Network, 6 people, (3) government and private sectors organizations, 8 people, (4) voluntarily released from prison, 10 people, (5) community leaders, 10 people person (6) Friends of those who have been released from prison, totaling 10 people, using data collection and Descriptive data analysis methods from documents and related research. In-depth interviews and focus groups were used.

Findings are as follows: (1) Guidelines for rehabilitation included the Department of
Corrections training for prisoners according to the curriculum. The Center of Community Justice Network provided assistances and advice on how to live your life Also the private sector must accept and provide opportunities. Those prisoners have been released from prison have a certificate of employment training. (2) Factors affected living conditions. It was found that there are important factors including: measurement following up on released prisoners. Integration of external agencies in solving problems of those released from prison. Continuation of follow-up visits to the homes of those who have been released from prison, of the Community Justice Center Network. Participation in promoting the quality of life of those released from prison in the public and private sectors. A warm family has a job and an income. Accepted by the community
and the government should enact laws that are beneficial to occupations. (3) Presenting guidelines
for families and society to accept freed persons for returning to society sustainably as follows: Family and society must encourage, not repeat, and provide support in every aspect. Going
after the leader who has been exonerated must be sincere. There is funding support for careers. Those released from prison must adjust their behavior to not get involved in illegal things and help the community. Training curricula must be improved to be consistent with the labor market and create awareness. and the government sector should improve the cleansing law.

Factors Influencing Thai Rice Exports to Africa

2024-09-29T00:50:01+07:00

This research article aims to study factors influencing Thai rice exports to Africa. The study uses statistical data on domestic factors, external factors of the country, and the value of rice exports to African countries between 2003 and 2022, It conducts a panel data analysis using the gravity model to find factors influencing Thai rice exports to Africa.

Findings are as follows: the domestic factors significant to Thai rice exports are the quantity of Thai rice production, and Thai rice export price (F.O.B.). The external factors significant to Thai rice exports are Vietnam’s rice production volume, Indian rice export price, GDP per capita of Thai rice importing countries, WTO membership status of Thai rice importing countries, and the distance between Thailand and Thai rice importing countries in Africa.

News Analysis and News Sharing Criteria in Digital Era of the Receivers in Sai Mai District, Bangkok

2024-10-29T02:49:15+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) media news literacy in the digital era of the receivers (2) news analysis and news sharing criteria in digital era of the receivers (3) models of news analysis and news sharing criteria in digital era of the receivers, and (4) develop a models of news analysis and news sharing criteria in digital era of the receivers in Sai Mai District, Bangkok. Mixed method comprised quantitative was applied for research procedures. The populations for the research were people in Sai Mai district with age over 18 years were randomly sampled by multi-stage sampling of 400 samples. The statistics for analysis was out with percentage, mean, standard deviation, multiple correlation analysis.And qualitative research Using a semi-structured interview, in-depth interviews with key informants, a total of 12 samples, and a group discussion method with a total of 20 experts. And content analysis.

Findings are as follows: The media news literacy in the digital, include: news access, news content analysis, ability to assess news, and news content creation. News analysis and news sharing criteria in digital era are related to media news literacy in the digital era. The models of news analysis and news sharing criteria in digital era, include: news analysis news sharing criteria, guidelines for news analysis and news sharing criteria, and news literacy in the digital era. Development of news analysis models and news sharing criteria in the digital era. Depended on the connection of each.

Transformational Leadership and Human Resource Management for Operational Efficiency in Small and Medium Enterprises

2024-10-24T16:58:53+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) the second-order confirmatory factors of operational efficiency in small and medium enterprises in Thailand, and (2) the influence of transformational leadership and human resource management on operational efficiency in SMEs in Thailand. It is quantitative research. The population consists of employees working in SMEs in Thailand, totaling 12,828,236 individuals. A convenience sampling method was employed, a sample size of 580 respondents test the hypotheses, using and multiple regression analysis, second-order confirmatory factor analysis.

Finding are as follows: (1) The operational efficiency of SMEs in Thailand can be broken down into four key factors: For outcomes, the most significant factor was efficient use of resources For processes, the most significant factor was work accuracy For human resources, the most significant factor was employee job satisfaction For organizational structure, the most significant factor was the focus on achieving organizational goals, and (2) Transformational leadership has
a statistically significant influence on the operational efficiency of SMEs in Thailand, with
a coefficient of 0.68 and a predictive power of 86%. Human resource management also has a statistically significant influence on operational efficiency, with a coefficient of 0.17 and
a predictive power of 21%.

Developing a Model Community for Financial Planning for the Quality of Life of the Elderly in the Lower-Central Region Part 1

2024-10-24T23:39:57+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) analyze the problems and needs in developing a prototype community; in financial planning for elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life, by linking information from relevant agencies and brainstorming ideas in a coordinated manner, (2) prepare a prototype community management plan for financial planning in the elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life, by using financial planning curriculum and information technology and, (3) develop a prototype community for financial planning for t elderly persons to achieve a high-quality and self-sustaining life. The researcher used qualitative research. Important information providers include: Elderly representatives, community leaders, and related agencies of 4 prototype communities totaling 400 people.Data were collected by organizing participatory workshops. and validate accuracy using content analysis and comparison techniques.

Findings are as follows: (1) quality of life, the main income was only a living allowance. There is no planning for spending, investment and savings, economic stability, and no suitable career. Lack of group formation to create careers. (2) The prototype community management plan, organize training courses on financial planning and the use of financial planning applications and organize activities to support financial planning and, (3) the prototype community development, Lamphaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Nakhon Pathom Province, Pak Phraek Municipality in Kanchanaburi Province, Thung Khli Subdistrict Municipality Suphanburi Province, in terms of creating a career and generating income. Tha Pha Municipality Ratchaburi Province, in terms of savings.

Legal Issues on the Application of Punitive Damages in Case of Privacy Violation Cases

2024-08-13T11:40:13+07:00

This research article aims to study the legal problems on privacy vilolations by the use of technologies and the application of punitive damages, the concepts and theories relating to privacy violations and legal remedies by adopting the punitive damages to such case, legal principles and analysis on legal problems on the liabilities of persons violating privacy rights and the application of the principle of the punitive damages vested in the common law and Thai Laws, and to propose the revisions of the laws relation to the violation of privacy rights by awarding punitive damages to the injured person in order to deter and protect the rights of injured person effectively. Using qualitative research methods and collect data with document research. Data were analyzed using content analysis techniques and interpreted comparison.

Findings are as follows: Section 420 of the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand protects individuals from any unlawful actions against any right but whether such right includes privacy right or not. This is not clearly stated. However, the privacy right is under protection by section 32 of the Constitution of Thailand. The act of police officer who installs the GPS device attached property of the target victim is considered as violation of privacy since it violates expectation of privacy of the people, in case where the police officer obtains information stored by online service providers without a court warrant is considered as privacy violation as well and the court is unable to award punitive damages in the privacy violation cases. Thus, the researcher proposes to revise the term “any right” to include “privacy right,” impose the provision for the police to obtain the court warrant before attaching the GPS device to the target victim, impose the provision for the police officer to obtain the court warrant in order to obtain information stored by online service providers and revise the provision section 438 of the Civil and Commercial Code to empower the court is able to award punitive damages in the privacy violation cases but such punitive damages shall not be over than twice amount of the actual damages.

The Protection of the Rights of Victims in Sexual Offense Cases

2024-10-01T09:55:46+07:00

This research article aims to (1) study the approaches to protect the rights of victims in sexual offense cases from the impacts of legal proceedings affecting such victims, (2) study whether the approaches to protect the rights of victims in sexual offense cases do not affect the accused or defendant’s ability to defend their cases, and (3) study the relationship between types of justice officials, their perspectives on legal proceedings affecting sexual offense victims, and approaches to protect victims’ rights in sexual offense cases from The legal proceedings. This research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The Data were collected through questionnaires from 394 justice officials and interviews with 11 key informants who are experts in the justice system. The quantitative data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA), while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.

Findings are as follows: The approaches to protect the rights of sexual offense victims from the impacts of legal proceedings help prevent victims from experiencing excessive psychological impacts during the legal process. This study recommends incorporating these protective approaches into the Criminal Procedure Code. These protective measures would cover all sexual offense victims, including female victims, male victims with feminine psychology, child victims, and male victims.

Relationships of Flood risk, Household Adaptation and Vulnerability A Case of Lad Luang Municipality, Samut Prakan

2024-05-31T19:25:02+07:00

This research article aims to study (1) the flood risk situation and household adaptation in Lad Luang Municipality and (2) the relationship between flood risk and household vulnerability in the municipality by combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data was collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The sample of data collection was 297 households using questionnaires and 30 households using interviews, which were the population living in Lad Luang Municipality, Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and content analysis.

Findings are as follows 21.1% of households reside in flood-prone areas, with significant portions of the population including the elderly (60.9%) and disabled (13.4%) identified as particularly vulnerable. Spearman’s correlation coefficient analysis indicated that flood risk correlates significantly with social and economic vulnerability factors related to income and land ownership, physical vulnerability factors concerning building location, building height, and building structural materials, and adaptation factors related to the ability to cope with floods.

The Criminal Prosecution Problems Under the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 (2015): A Case Study of Criminal Penalties for Preparing Entry and Exit Documents for Commercial Fishing Vessels

2024-09-13T12:13:23+07:00

This research article aims to (1) study the concepts, theories, and evolution of criminal prosecution problems in preparing port-in and port-out documents that affect commercial fisheries; (2) study comparative laws and problems in criminal prosecution in preparing port-in and port-out documents that affect commercial fishing both in Thailand and foreign countries; (3) analyze the problems of criminal prosecution in the preparation of port-in and port-out documents that affect commercial fishing; and (4) create legal measures necessary to solve the problem of criminal prosecution in the preparation of port-in and port-out documents that affect commercial fishing. The researcher used a qualitative research model, collected data through document research and in-depth interviews, and analyzed the data using content analysis techniques and interpretations from comparisons.

Findings are as follows: This Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558 has a problem regarding the need for documentation regarding fishing operations, and installing monitoring devices for fishing vessels involves too many steps and is overly complex. The fines imposed are criminally disproportionate, and the enforcement of the law by government officials is problematic. The legislative branch should enact a new Royal Ordinance on Fisheries immediately. In particular, aligning the penalty rate with the nature of the offense would assist officials in relevant agencies in understanding the principles of the law as outlined in the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries B.E. 2558. Specifically, the Fisheries Department aims to make document preparation easier for fishermen, vessel masters, and captains. As a result, if the government enacts a new Royal Ordinance on Fisheries, it will assist in alleviating and resolving the suffering of fishing professionals over the last nine years while also encouraging them to have the physical and mental strength to pursue an honest career. Additionally, it will ensure the sustainability of future generations.

Operational Guidelines for Aviation Safety Information Sharing Between Public Aerodrome and Regulator under Safety Management System

2024-11-05T15:21:12+07:00

This research article aims to (1) study the system of Aviation Safety Information Sharing between Public Aerodrome and Regulator under Safety Management System; and (2) study the operational guidelines for Aviation Safety Information Sharing between Public Aerodrome and Regulator under Safety Management System. This research is qualitative research. Data collection was gathered through in-depth interviews with sampling of 5 participants, including 2 persons from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and 3 persons who have related to Aerodrome Safety Management System. Content analysis and result interpretation were manipulated through
Rules, Regulations, Standards and related guidelines.

Findings are as follows: It was found that the system of Aviation Safety Information Sharing between Public Aerodrome and Regulator under Safety Management System are covered by
3 topics as follows: (1) Input (2) Process and (3) Output which are used to study the Operational Guidelines for Aviation Safety Information Sharing between Public Aerodrome and Regulator under Safety Management System as follows: (1) Input consists of Safety-related data, Safety Data Collection and Analysis and the competence staff responsible for sharing the Aviation Safety Information. (2) Process consists of Aerodrome Procedures and Regulator Procedures. And
(3) Output consists of Safety Recommendation, Thailand Safety Action Plans and International Aviation Safety Sharing between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Regulators and Service Providers.

The Effects of User Perceptions Factors on Intention to Use Thailand Digital Center for Tourism and Hospitality Innovation

2024-10-27T11:16:11+07:00

This research article aims to (1) study the levels of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, percieved risks, percieved policy effectiveness and intention to use the digital center for tourism and services, (2) study the effects of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, percieved risks and perceived policy effectiveness on the intention to use the Digital Center for Tourism and Services, and (3) create a model of factors affecting the acceptance of the use of the Digital Center for Tourism and Services in Thailand. It is a mixed research method, collecting data from documentary research and in-depth interviews and the discussion, the quantitative sample group is 500 Thai and foreign tourists who have used the digital center services. Key informants were specifically selected from groups of civil servants in government agencies and private entrepreneurs and 18 experts in information technology management and service work, in order to draw conclusions by analyzing the content and making recommendations referring to the theory of data organization. and the statistics used in analyzing the quantitative data, including the remaining components in the standard section, structural components, and the structural equation model.

Findings are as follows: (1) perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, percieved risks, perceived policy effectiveness and the intention to use the digital center for tourism and services in Thailand was at a high level, (2) perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived policy effectiveness had a positive effect on the intention to use the digital center for tourism and services in Thailand, while percieved risks had a negative effect on perceived benefits and intention to use digital centers for tourism and services in Thailand, and (3) The model of factors affecting the acceptance of the use of digital centers for tourism and services in Thailand is consistent with empirical data.