The Success of Putting Good Governance into Practice of the Local Administrative Organizations in Central Region of Thailand

Abstract

This research aimed to study the success of putting good governance into practice of the local administrative organizations in central region, Thailand. The researcher team collected data by reviewing related literature, proceeding in-depth interview, and conducting a focus group interview with the sample group. The findings revealed that the factors which affect the success of putting good governance into practice of the local administrative organizations in central region consisted of the factors of organization, the factors of administration, and the factors of supports. In addition, the guidelines for developing the local administrative organizations to gain stability and sustainability were 1) developing the ability of administrative management, 2) using the principles of community participation, and applying administrative decentralization.