Asian Crime and Society Review

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRANSPORT FACILITATION ISSUES IN ASEAN TRANSPORT FACILITATION AGREEMENTS AND GREATER MEKONG SUBREGION CROSS BORDER TRANSPORT AGREEMENT

Chackrit DUANGPHASTRA — 2024-02-16

Member countries of ASEAN and Greater Mekong Subregion are required to adjust their regulations to the committed international agreements on transport facilitation to reduce logistics cost and time consumed during the cross-border carriage of goods. This article compared major transport facilitation agreements ratified by ASEAN and Greater Mekong Subregion countries including ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport Agreement, ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Goods in Transit, ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport and Greater Mekong Subregion Cross Border Transport Agreement, identified commonalities, differences, and overlapping issues, and to recommend the approaches to build an effective legal regime and business practices to enhance regional cross border transport connectivity.

THE INDONESIAN TERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENTS TO OFFENDERS: A CASE STUDY BEFORE AND DURING A PANDEMIC

Zora A. SUKABDI — 2024-02-16

The Coronavirus pandemic was perceived by terrorist networks as a harbinger of the end of times and impending apocalypse. In Indonesia, there was a notable increase in terror threats and arrests during the pandemic. This study was conducted to examine whether activities related to terror outside prison (such as narratives regarding signs of the apocalypse and threats made by terrorist groups) could potentially impact the risk levels of former terrorist offenders in rehabilitation centres of Indonesia. The study was aimed to investigate risk levels of highly-classified terrorist profiles in Indonesia both before and during the pandemic to discern any changes. Conducted under circumstances fraught of limitations (due to city lockdown and physical restrictions), the study assessed the criminogenic risks of former terrorist offenders by reviewing documented risk assessment before pandemic and conducting another risk assessment during pandemic. The hypothesis of the study was that there would be a change in the risk levels of the offenders. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis were utilised in this study. The findings indicate that there was no significant difference in the total scores of the subjects’ risks before and during the pandemic. However, the qualitative risk profiles demonstrated changes in their motivation, ideology, and capability. The study could aid in evaluating the effectiveness of terrorism responsiveness in Indonesia and assist practitioners and researchers in planning rehabilitation programs to prevent recidivism.

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO REDUCE INEQUALITY AMONG SMALL-BOAT FISHING GROUPS WITH LOW-INCOME

Laor Mamah — 2024-03-14

The objectives of this research are 1) to study the opportunities and potential of products from seafood processing from small-boat fishing groups; 2) to develop high-value seafood products from small-boat fishing groups; 3) to create a savings model for small-boat fishing groups, and 4) to transfer innovations from seafood processing and saving model. The population are small-boat fishermen in Yaring, Pattani, Thailand. The research results can be summarized as follows: 1) There exists a notable market opportunity and internal potential, driven by advantages in production costs stemming from direct access to abundant. Additionally, the community benefits from inherited knowledge in food preservation techniques. 2) Development of high-value seafood products: It focuses on three products: fermented fish, ready-made dried fish chili, and crispy baked fish with sweet Budu sauce, marketed under the brand name “IKAN YAMU”. 3) Savings model development: This model combines income from Wadiah deposits with additional revenue generated from the sale of processed food products of groups. 4) Transfer product innovations through training sessions. Participants expressed a high level of satisfaction with the training, and their knowledge levels significantly increased.

BOEING 737 NEXT GENERATION COMMERCIAL JET AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT ANALYSIS

Somchanok TIAMTIABRAT — 2024-03-14

The Boeing 737 Next Generation series, comprising the 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 models, has been a widely used commercial jet aircraft since its introduction in the late 1990s. Although it is considered one of the most reliable aircraft in its class, it has unfortunately been involved in several accidents over the years. The hull loss aircraft accident concerning the Boeing 737 Next Generation, was statistically evaluated. Modes of aircraft movement indicators were developed and found to have a high relationship with aircraft accidents, and therefore could be considered a good accident risk indicator with R²higher than 0.8573. This means that the modes of aircraft movement indicators, when used to evaluate the hull loss aircraft accidents involving the Boeing 737 Next Generation, showed a high correlation with the occurrence of accidents. The relationship was found to be strong, with the R2 value being higher than 0.8573. This statistical evaluation suggests that the modes of aircraft movement indicators can be considered as reliable accident risk indicators for the Boeing 737 Next Generation. The high R2 value indicates that these indicators have a strong predictive ability in identifying the potential for accidents to occur.

MANAGEMENT OF THE PLONG TRADITION, BAN TAKOTAPHI, BURIRAM, THAILAND

Surachai CHENPRAKHON — 2024-03-26

The purpose of this research was to study the Management of the Plong tradition at Ban Takotaphi, Buriram, Thailand, using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with a sample group comprising individuals from the area, community leaders, and stakeholders. The study found that greater involvement of individuals in expressing their opinions regarding the Management of the Plong tradition at Ban Takotaphi is necessary. Effective coordination in management necessitates collaboration among all community sectors, and fostering cooperation is crucial. In terms of public sector leadership, community members should exclusively participate in events organized by government agencies or community leaders. The primary form of participation among most villagers is through the dissemination of news and information. Regarding the promotion of traditions, comprehensive support and attendance at traditional events organized by government agencies or community leaders are vital. The primary motivation for attending public events is the desire to actively participate in and perpetuate local traditions, thereby contributing with pride to their preservation.

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS COMMUNITY STRENGTH: A CASE STUDY OF BAN NON HOM COMMUNITY, SAKON NAKHON, THAILAND

Surachai CHENPRAKHON — 2024-03-26

The purpose of this research was to explore the participation of cultural characteristics and the pattern of community development of the Non Hom community in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand. The study was qualitative, employing in-depth interviews to collect data from the sample group along with non-participant observation. Data were analyzed using content analysis, logical reasoning analysis, and inductive reasoning. The findings revealed that the Non Hom Subdistrict community is a Thai ethnic community that firmly preserves its cultural heritage, including language, dress, traditions, rituals, beliefs, and local wisdom. Challenges and adaptations in community development may arise in certain situations. Community development begins with a review of past strategies and a focus on preserving Thai culture through the institutions of family, education, and religious participation. The community development plan has emphasized community collaboration and learning, in addition to promoting self-reliance and participation as the way of life of the community. The collaborative partnership aims to enhance community members' learning, problem-solving, and improve community well-being through understanding community context and adaptation to achieve balanced development through community participation.