A Study of the Role of the Civil Society in Driving Forward a Kratom Policy by Using Don Sai Model and Namphu Model: A Case Study of Chang Raek Sub-district in Bang Saphan Noi District of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

Abstract

          In this qualitative research investigation, the researcher studies (1) the role of civil society in driving forward a kratom policy using the Don Sai model and the Namphu model in Chang Raek subdistrict, Bang Saphan Noi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province; analyzes (2) the problems and obstacles in the implementation of the Don Sai model and the Namphu model in driving forward a kratom policy in the area under study; and proposes (3) guidelines in driving forward a kratom policy in the area under investigation to be clear in a concrete manner. The researcher constructed a structured interview form. The method of purposive sampling was used to select the sample population. The technique of in-depth interview was employed with those concerned.
          Findings showed that the civil society in Chang Raek subdistrict gathered together to drive forward a kratom policy. They coordinated, integrated and drove forward the policy together with agencies at the central level, area level, and parties involved in all sectors to ensure the solution of the problems of narcotics on kratom with community participation prior to the Narcotics Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) taking kratom out of Category Five. eight villages or communities.