Romphruek Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

The legal implications of revoking court orders affecting the third person who possesses property for value and in good faith

Nithisin Rojtarathon , Pinit Tipmanee — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The study aims to analyze the problems arising from the revocation of court orders that affect the rights of third parties who have lawfully acquired property in good faith and for consideration, focusing on legal aspects related to the protection of the rights of third parties who are not offenders, as well as methods of protecting such rights in cases where a court order revokes property rights lawfully obtained in good faith. This study also compares foreign laws, such as those of the United States, Germany, and Japan, which provide protection for the rights of third parties who acquire property through adverse possession or by purchasing it from someone who is not the true owner.

This study analyzes three main issues: (1) the revocation of court orders affecting the rights of third parties who possess property in good faith and for consideration; (2) adverse possession and the consequences of failing to register ownership or provide consideration; and (3) the protection of third parties who acquire property through adverse possession and the registration of rights. The study focuses on proposing approaches to improve Thai law to ensure the protection of third-party rights in such circumstances. The study found that Thai law still lacks adequate and appropriate protection in cases where a court order revokes ownership acquired in good faith. It therefore proposes amending the Civil and Commercial Code by adding provisions to protect third parties who acquire property in good faith, as well as revising Section 1382 concerning adverse possession and recognizing adverse possession without the necessity of registering ownership or providing consideration in certain cases for those affected by the revocation of ownership.

In conclusion, improving Thai law on the protection of the rights of third parties who acquire property in good faith and for consideration would promote fairness and stability in the justice system, fostering confidence in real estate transactions and property ownership in the future.

Visible Learning to Enhance Japanese Language Skill Development

Phensinee Sriwiboon, Kittisak Jai-on, Aree Saria, Jiraporn Hemphan — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to examine the application of Visible Learning in Japanese language instruction to foster comprehensive language skill development and to address the challenge of memorizing Japanese characters in the classroom, which has been a major obstacle for beginner learners. The concept emphasizes learners’ understanding of their learning goals, awareness of their own progress, and ability to evaluate their learning outcomes systematically through reflection, goal setting, and constructive feedback from instructors.

In designing learning activities based on the Visible Learning approach, the instructor focuses on creating situations that actively engage students in observing, analyzing, and connecting characters with their sounds and meanings in a structured way. The activities emphasize hands-on learning experiences and reflective thinking after each learning session. The findings reveal that students demonstrated clear improvement in recognizing and recalling Japanese characters, developed a stronger understanding of linguistic structures, and gained greater confidence in language use. Moreover, they participated in class activities with enthusiasm, valued mistakes as opportunities for growth, and developed a stronger sense of responsibility for their own learning. These outcomes indicate that Visible Learning serves as an effective approach to promote deep and sustainable learning, making it particularly suitable for enhancing Japanese language proficiency in the twenty-first century.

The Practice of PBL in the Postgraduate Course of Educational Psychology

Li Jie — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

With the advent of the AI era, the cultivation of talents needed by society has become increasingly prominent in the field of education. In particular, the cultivation of innovative talents emphasizes the improvement of applied capabilities. So, in the face of the limitations of the "Educational Psychology" textbook for postgraduate students, who can be improved their research skills as well as master the application of educational psychology in educational practice in the course? This is a question worthy of exploration. Based on this, the study conducts a practical exploration of PBL in the master's course of "Educational Psychology" in order to provide references for relevant teaching reforms and practical reforms.

The Most Essential Step in Curriculum and Syllabus Design

Anchalee Chayanuvat — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to: first, clarify why needs analysis is a significant initial step to take in curriculum/syllabus design and secondly, offer examples of Design Thinking and the ADDIE Models to illustrate how teachers can begin to design their curricula following the steps of the two models, be they the whole program, the whole level, the whole year, a course or even a unit of teaching. Thus, the article begins with presenting the meanings of curriculum and syllabus to indicate why needs analysis should precede curriculum or syllabus design and continues with discussing the beliefs and the theories about how one learns, most of which indicate that learners are different and they learn differently, often influenced by their learning styles and the chosen learning strategies. Then, the significance of needs analysis is explained to show why it is recommended as a very important step to begin with and what can be expected as a result of the needs analysis activity. Finally, Design Thinking, which was first originated in the business field and which was later popularly adopted in curriculum/syllabus design in education and the ADDIE Model, which is extensively and currently well-known for online training program curriculum development, will be proposed as practical models for curriculum/syllabus designers to adopt to find out specific details such as learning preferences, learning needs, wants and lacks about their prospective students towards certain courses or programs to study. Simple and clear steps that these two models adhere to will be identified and explained for the benefits of the readers.

Research on the Investment Efficiency Evaluation and Development Path of Chinese Sports Vocational Colleges under the Background of “Integration of Industry and Education”

Wang Sheng, Wang Shuhan — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Driven by the dual forces of deepening reforms in China's vocational education system and the rapid development of the sports industry, sports vocational colleges, as important carriers for cultivating high-quality skilled talent in the sports industry, have their educational efficiency and resource allocation level become key indicators for measuring educational quality and social contribution. Based on panel data from 17 provincial-level sports vocational colleges between 2019 and 2024, this study uses a super-efficiency DEA model and the Malmquist index to measure static and dynamic efficiency, and employs a Tobit regression model to analyze the influencing factors of efficiency. The results indicate that: (1) overall input efficiency of sports vocational colleges is moderately above average, but significant regional disparities exist; (2) the structure of financial investment, depth of school-enterprise cooperation, and the proportion of 'dual-qualified' teachers have a significant positive impact on efficiency; (3) colleges with a high degree of industry-education integration perform better in total factor productivity growth, primarily driven by technological progress. The study suggests that deepening industry-education integration is a key pathway to improving the resource allocation efficiency of sports vocational education and supporting the transformation and upgrading of the sports industry. Innovatively, this paper combines efficiency evaluation methods with the perspective of industry-education integration, constructing an efficiency assessment framework with characteristics of sports vocational education, providing empirical evidence and policy insights for the high-quality development of sports vocational colleges.

Decoding Personal Branding: Influence on Trust and Loyalty in a High-Value Business

Anan ฺBoonsanong , Peerapat Chotchaiwiwongkul , Tanachat Pratoomsawat — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to explore the strategies and influence of an entrepreneur's personal branding on building perceived credibility and customer loyalty within the context of a high-value business. This qualitative study employs an in-depth case study methodology focusing on "Matrix Koi Farm". Data was collected using data triangulation, including in-depth interviews, content analysis, and non-participant observation, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The main findings reveal that the entrepreneur's key personal branding strategies are positioning as an Educator to establish expertise and utilize Authenticity through radical transparency (e.g., proactively pointing out product flaws). These strategies serve as the primary risk-reduction mechanism, building "Perceived Trustworthiness”, which leads to strong Attitudinal Loyalty. This loyalty is then reinforced by a "Community" that creates high "Social Switching Costs. In conclusion, the entrepreneur's personal brand acts as the key mechanism for reducing risk and building trust, which is essential for high-value online transactions in niche markets.

The Influence of Family Support, University Support, and Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention among Students at Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to investigate the effects of family support, university support, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy on the entrepreneurial intention of students at Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus. A questionnaire was employed as the research instrument. Data were collected from 389 students using stratified sampling by faculty. The findings reveal that family support, university support, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy positively influence entrepreneurial intention, with entrepreneurial self-efficacy demonstrating the strongest effect. In addition, family support positively influences university support, and university support positively influences entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The results can be used to inform the development of institutional support systems and entrepreneurship-related activities to enhance students’ entrepreneurial readiness and intention in the future.

Studying Psychological Well-Being of older workers in Bangkok and surrounding areas

Doungkamol Thongyoo , Monrudee Chuangcham — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The research “A Study of Mental Well-being among Older Workers in Bangkok and surrounding areas” employed a mixed-methods research design. aimed to: (1) examine the levels of mental well-being, work–life balance, self-esteem, and self-compassion among older workers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces; (2) analyze factors influencing their mental well-being; and (3) propose guidelines for enhancing the mental well-being of older workers. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 employed a quantitative approach using questionnaires to collect data from 400 participants. Data were analyzed using statistical software. Phase 2 adopted a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with 10 key informants. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

The findings revealed that overall mental well-being was at a very high level, while work–life balance, self-esteem, and self-compassion were at high levels. Factors influencing mental well-being included (1) individual factors, such as self-esteem, self-compassion, the ability to manage work–life balance, physical health, adaptability to change, and having life goals; and (2) external factors from organizations and families, including flexible work policies, workplace environment, family support and relationships, organizational social support, and organizational culture. Accordingly, guidelines for promoting mental well-being among older workers can be categorized into two main approaches : personal development and organizational development.

Innovation, Strategic Management, and Organizational Management Affecting Sustainable Business Operations of Hotels in Thailand

Ingnapat Jongwiriyajaroenchai, Roengsak Phethastrakul — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to (1) examine the level of sustainable business operations of hotels in Thailand, (2) analyze the causal influence of external environment, strategic management, organizational management, and innovation on business sustainability, and (3) propose a sustainable business operation model based on empirical evidence. The study was conducted in the context of hotels operating under green hotel concepts and environmental responsibility practices in Thailand.

A mixed-methods research design was employed. The quantitative component involved a sample of 420 hotel business operators in Thailand, selected using multi-stage and quota sampling techniques. Data were collected using an online self-administered questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). The qualitative component consisted of in-depth interviews with 15 key stakeholders from relevant public agencies, hotel associations, and hotel operators, with data analyzed using content analysis to support and validate the quantitative findings.

The results revealed that external environment, strategic management, organizational management, and innovation had significant causal effects on business sustainability. Among these factors, organizational management and innovation demonstrated relatively stronger direct effects on sustainable business operations. The structural equation model exhibited a good fit with the empirical data (χ²/df = 1.982, GFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.047, SRMR = 0.041), and explained 71% of the variance in business sustainability (R² = 0.71).

Based on the empirical findings, the study proposes the MIE2S Model, which integrates organizational management, innovation, external environment, and strategic management as key mechanisms driving sustainable hotel business operations in Thailand. The findings contribute to the literature on sustainable hospitality management and provide practical implications for hotel executives and policymakers in enhancing long-term business sustainability.

Muslim Countries in Asean and Thailand: Perceptions and Understandings of Saudi Arabia Through Contemporary Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Relations

Jihad Maluleem — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has intensified the Kingdom’s engagement with Asia, yet research seldom compares its perceptions of individual ASEAN partners.This comparative case study analyses Saudi perceptions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Thailand during 2014–2024 by triangulating 420 policy documents, 5,130 media headlines, and ten elite interviews. Guided by the Tower Framework—integrating constructivism, international political economy, and geopolitics—the study operationalises a Hybrid-Power Metric (HPM) composed of Identity Capital (Iz), Foreign Direct Investment flows (Fz, measured in USD values), and Media Sentiment (Mz). Identity Capital is quantitatively measured through normalized Hajj quota allocations relative to Muslim population size, frequency of positive religious-identity references in Saudi official discourse, and symbolic status indicators such as OIC coordination and high-level religious diplomacy.

The findings reveal distinct perceptual profiles: Indonesia as a religious–political ally; Malaysia as a progressive economic–religious partner; Brunei as a stable ideological twin; and Thailand as a re-emerging economic gateway following the 2022 rapprochement.By demonstrating how religious identity is strategically instrumentalised to enable geoeconomic outcomes, this article advances constructivist theory and offers policy-relevant insights for strengthening GCC–ASEAN cooperation in a post-oil era.