Journal of Political Science Mahamakut Buddhist University

A PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE SELECTION OF SENATORS IN 2024

Nippeach Krueangsanuk — 2024-10-30

This academic article wants to present aspects of public participation in the Senate selection process in 2024. It was found that participation of the people in the selection of senators is noteworthy. This election does not give people the opportunity to elect among themselves, but only among the candidates, people have a part to play in having the right to run for senate, whether by having the right to run for the Senate. The right to vote or the right to check the results of the vote. In this regard, the various contexts that occurred are considered to be historical elections that are a system for promoting political participation for the people in another way and are a system that has been newly adjusted in Thailand with important political implications next In the future, because of the design of the senators, they may not be fully representative of the people because they elect among themselves within the group, which has complicated rules and cannot clearly see the positions of the candidates. There may be a high risk if there is disagreement. harmony between groups to block other groups in politics

EXPECTATIONS OF POLITICIANS AMONG THE PEOPLE OF PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Thodsabhorn Wongmak — 2024-10-30

Expectations of Politicians among the People of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. are related to issues of evaluating politicians' qualifications or performance because these expectations act as a motivation that leads to the selection of politicians who can fulfill or meet the expectations of the people in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

This research aims to 1) study the level of public expectations towards politicians in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, and 2) compare these expectations based on personal factors. This is a quantitative study. The research population consisted of 305 residents aged over 18 in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The sample size was calculated using the G*Power software for one-way ANOVA. The research tool was a questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. The statistics used included frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA.

The results for objective 1 showed that the overall level of public expectations towards politicians was very high (mean = 4.28). Specifically, the sample group had the highest expectations regarding politicians' performance (mean = 4.41), followed by their knowledge and abilities (mean = 4.32), with the least expectations concerning their personal characteristics (mean = 4.11).

The results for objective 2 showed that when comparing the expectations based on personal factors such as gender (Sig. = 0.63), age (Sig. = 0.29), education level (Sig. = 0.25), occupation (Sig. = 0.75), and monthly income (Sig. = 0.46), there were no significant differences. This finding does not support the initial hypothesis (p > .05).

In conclusion, 1) The level of public expectations towards politicians in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province is very high and 2) The public expectations towards politicians do not differ based on varying personal factors among the residents of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVING TAX AUDIT EFFICIENCY OF THE REVENUE DEPARTMENT

Kanyakorn Boonyong — 2024-10-30

The research aims to 1) analyze the tax investigation process of the Bangkok Revenue Department 2) identify problems of tax investigation of the Bangkok Revenue Department 3) assess the efficiency of personnel in the tax investigation of the Bangkok Revenue Department 4) Presenting strategic management of tax audit efficiency of the Revenue Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Area. This research is a combination of research methods on population size: 320 tax investigators under the supervision of the Bangkok Area Revenue Office 1 to the Bangkok Area Revenue Office 30. Data analysis using basic statistics, qualitative research. Total Key informants are 15 people, collected data using in-depth interviews, analyzed the data by analyzing the substance. The results showed that 1) the tax audit process of the Revenue Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Area. Analysis of the personnel and budget organizations is important for tax audit officers in Bangkok and the organisation's policy direction on new work patterns. To facilitate tax collection by establishing the organisation's strategy through quality management throughout the organisation, leading to implementation and evaluation of performance or control according to indicators. 2) The problem of tax audit by the Revenue Department in Bangkok consists of 8 areas: 1. Budget side 2. Legal, Regulatory, and Regulatory 3. Administrative management according to the good governance 4. Social, Political, Economic 5. Personnel 6. Technology 7. On the workload side, 8. Diverse business areas 3) Professional knowledge of the Revenue Department's tax audit personnel consists of 5 important professional knowledge: 1. Knowledge of tax laws according to the People's Code
2. Knowledge of tax accounting 3. Knowledge of type of business and type of service 4. Knowledge of information technology 5. Knowledge of English in both English communication and 4) two guidelines for tax investigation of the Revenue Department: 1. Promoting skills and expertise, creating awareness and motivation for executives and tax officials. 2. Develop strategic management and efficiency improvement of tax audits of the Revenue Department.

COMPONENTS AND INDICATORS OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF SMALL PRIMARY SCHOOLS: CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS

Samphan Chandee — 2024-10-30

This research is quantitative research with the objective 1) To analyze the level of educational resource management of small primary schools. and 2) Confirming component analysis of educational resource management of small primary schools. The sample consisted of 150 small primary school administrators under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyze quantitative data with statistics, frequencies, percentages, averages, and standard deviations. Confirmatory factor analysis (Confirmatory Factor Analysis: CFA)

The research findings were as follows:

1) On the level of educational resource management in small primary schools, budget management had the highest score, followed by personnel management, facilities and learning resources management, material and equipment management, and educational resource mobilization, respectively.

2) On the confirmatory component analysis of educational resource management in small primary schools, the model was significantly consistent with empirical data, with Chi-square = 381.710, df = 245, p = 0.000, CMIN/DF = 1.558, CFI = .955, GFI = .824, AGFI = .790, RMR = .026, and RMSEA = .061. These indices indicated that the measurement model of educational resource management in small primary schools was significantly aligned with the empirical data, demonstrating that the measurement model of educational resource management in small primary schools was consistent with the empirical data as hypothesized.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION MANAGEMENT FOR PROMOTING GOLD SELLING BUSINESS SERVICES IN NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Sasapak Sirisinolan — 2024-10-30

This research aims to 1) Analyze the factors affecting the gold business service in Nonthaburi Province, 2) Study the impact of factors affecting the gold business service in Nonthaburi Province, and 3) Propose strategic management innovations to promote the gold business service in Nonthaburi Province. The study used a mixed method approach, combining quantitative methods by questionnaire and qualitative methods by in-depth interviews. The quantitative sample consists of 400 people, while the key informants group includes 15 people. Data analysis involves statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. Interview data are analyzed using QDAT Knowledge; 6’C techniques.

The research findings reveal that: 1. The level of factors affecting gold business services in Nonthaburi Province is generally high (mean = 4.00). When examined by category, the highest average is found in new products and services (mean = 4.09), followed by customer convenience (mean = 4.01), delivering value to customers (mean = 4.01), appropriate platforms (mean = 4.01), and new processes (mean = 3.97). The category with the lowest average is participation in creativity (mean = 3.91).

The influence of factors affecting gold business services in Nonthaburi Province, covering all six aspects, is as follows: 1) New products and services,
2) New processes and appropriate timing, 3) Delivering value to customers,
4) Customer convenience, 5) Appropriate platforms, and 6) Participation in creativity. The research found that these factors have an influence with an R² value of 0.069 (6.90%). Strategic management innovations have a significant positive impact on promoting gold business services in Nonthaburi Province across all six aspects, with statistical significance at the 0.01 level.

The strategic management innovations to enhance gold business services in Nonthaburi Province include six aspects: 1. Implementing digital technology, 2. Applying technology to improve work processes, 3. Developing new products and services, 4. Utilizing data and analytics, 5. Training and developing employees, and 6. Effective financial management.

LOCAL POLITICS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF BUDDHIST TOURISM ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER ROUTE IN THE THAI-LAO BORDER AREA, NONG KHAI PROVINCE

PhrakruSutaSarabandit (Jumnong Pompai) — 2024-10-30

This research article focuses on three main objectives: (1) to analyze the management conditions, problems, and obstacles in promoting Buddhist tourism along the Mekong River route, (2) to examine the factors affecting local governance and the management of Buddhist tourism in the area, and (3) to develop strategic guidelines for local governance that align with Buddhist tourism management. A mixed-methods approach was used, with qualitative data collected through in-depth interviews with 12 key informants and focus group discussions with 12 experts. The data were analyzed using content analysis and presented descriptively. Quantitative data were gathered through surveys of 382 tourists from five temples along the Mekong River route in the Thai-Lao border area. A stratified sampling method was employed to ensure comprehensive coverage, followed by descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) using the AMOS software.

The research findings are as follows:

1) The management conditions, problems, and obstacles in promoting Buddhist tourism can be categorized into three key factors: external, internal, and supportive factors, consisting of six main areas: 1.1) tourist site attractiveness, 1.2) environmental conditions of the site, 1.3) marketing promotion, 1.4) types of tourism activities, 1.5) tourist motivation, and 1.6) supplementary services at the tourist site.

2) The capacity of temples along the Mekong River to promote tourism is indicated by four key factors: 2.1) environmental management, 2.2) cultural and local lifestyle values, 2.3) site management, and 2.4) historical significance.

3) The development of strategic guidelines for local governance to support Buddhist tourism consists of two main components, ten sub-components, and 75 indicators, all of which were validated through structural equation modeling (SEM).

A PROVIDING SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE FOR THE ELDERLY OF LADSAWAI MUNICIPALITY, LAMLUKKA DISTRICT, PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Apiyada Khudtima — 2024-10-30

Providing social welfare services for the elderly is a service that is necessary for improving the quality of life of the elderly in various aspects. It is a government policy that emphasizes the importance of providing social welfare services for the elderly to be effective and comprehensive in all aspects. 1) The objective of this research were to study the level of social welfare services for the elderly and 2) to compare the provision of social welfare services for the elderly by Ladsawai Municipality, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province, classified according to personal characteristics. It was a survey research using a questionnaire administered to 400 people aged 60 years and older residing in Ladsawai Municipality, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province. The statistics used in the research included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test. Differences were examined using pairwise comparisons with the LSD method.

Providing social welfare services for the elderly is a service that is necessary for improving the quality of life of the elderly in various aspects. It is a government policy that emphasizes the importance of providing social welfare services for the elderly to be effective and comprehensive in all aspects. The research results concluded that Elderly people perceived that Ladsawai Municipality was able to provide overall social welfare services for the elderly at a high level. When considering each aspect, it was found that the areas where services were provided at a high level included assistance with living allowances, health facilitation, and self-development and education. However, services related to the safety of life and property, as well as organizing sports and recreation activities, were provided at a moderate level. Elderly people with different personal characteristics had differing opinions on the provision of social welfare services. Specifically, elderly individuals with different marital statuses, education levels, occupations, average monthly incomes, and sources of income had varying opinions on the provision of social welfare services by Ladsawai Municipality, with statistically significant differences at the .05 level.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF THE VILLAGE HEADMAN IN NONG PHOK DISTRICT ROI ET PROVINCE

Pornsuda Autaruk — 2024-10-30

This research aimed to 1) study the problems of the evaluation of the performance of duties according to the Ministry of Interior regulations on criteria and methods for evaluating the performance of village headmen B.E. 2559 and 2) study the recommendations on the evaluation of the performance of village headmen in Nong Phok District, Roi Et Province. This research was qualitative research. The key informants were 10 people involved. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis. The research results found that:

Problems with the evaluation of village headmen's performance found problems in language and communication, such as people not understanding the official language, people not understanding the evaluation criteria, and vision problems of the elderly. There was also a problem of people being evaluated not understanding the report preparation method and not keeping documents and evidence of their performance, making it impossible to prepare a report on the performance of duties for the evaluation.
Recommendations on the evaluation of village headmen's performance can be summarized as follows: 1) Listening to opinions should allow people to express their opinions or ask questions before starting the evaluation. The committee should visit the area to inspect the actual performance. 2) Village headmen should have creative ideas for developing the village. The budget received should be explained. Work with villagers to perform various tasks and create a performance board regularly. 3) A sample report on the performance should be prepared as a guideline for preparing the report for the assessors.

SPORTS TOURISM BEHAVIOR OF TOURISTS IN RAYONG PROVINCIAL STADIUM

Peerawit Rungseangthip — 2024-10-30

This research aimed to study 1) The level of sports tourism behavior of tourists in Rayong Provincial Stadium and 2) To compare sports tourism behavior of tourists in Rayong Provincial Stadium classified by personal factors. Data were collected from sports tourists in Rayong Provincial Stadium using Cochran's formula (1963). The sample group was 400 people selected using a Multi-stage sampling method. In the first step, the quota sampling method was applied, and in the second step, the convenience sampling method was employed. The statistics used in the research included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. When differences were found, the LSD pairwise test was used.

The results of the research revealed that 1) The level of sports tourism behavior of tourists in Rayong Provincial Stadium was at a high level overall. The demand aspect had the highest mean value, followed by the readiness aspect, and then the response to decision-making, goals, and planning, respectively. 2) The results of comparing the level of sports tourism behavior of tourists in Rayong Provincial Stadium showed that classification of personal characteristics by status exhibited a statistically significant difference at the .05 level. The classification by average monthly income, free time per week, and types of sports participated in demonstrated a statistically significant difference at the .01 level. However, classification by gender, age range, and occupation showed no statistically significant difference.

THE GAMBLING BEHAVIOR OF ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE ELDERLY ALLOWANCES

Somrak Ngokwong — 2024-10-30

The purposes of this study included the following: 1) Study the gambling behavior of elderly individuals receiving the old-age allowance in Kuruku Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom Province, and 2) Gather opinions and suggestions to reduce the impact of gambling among these elderly individuals. The study employs a quantitative approach, using questionnaires to collect data from 266 respondents. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequency distribution analysis.

The research revealed these results: 1) Most elderly individuals engage in various forms of gambling, viewing gambling and lottery as the same. However, government-regulated lottery tickets are not considered gambling, while other types of gambling are. The elderly can easily access gambling services near their homes, reflecting how gambling has blended into daily life. On average, they spend 702 baht per month on gambling, with the 60-69 age group spending the most at 726 baht per month. It was also found that women are more likely to gamble than men, believing they are lucky and have a chance to win. 2)The elderly perceive gambling as another form of investment, despite its risks, seeing it to test their dreams and use their assets for betting. When asked about legalizing gambling in their area, the majority opposed the idea, fearing it would lead to social problems such as crime, gambling addiction, informal loans, and economic difficulties. However, some believe that legalization could create jobs and generate revenue for the government to develop the country. Despite this, some concerns legalizing gambling may not significantly increase government revenue and could lead to more social issues.

A MODEL FOR APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM TO STUDENTS' SELF-DISCIPLINE MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY YASOTHON BUDDHIST COLLEGE

Phra Therdpitak Janlohit — 2024-10-30

Protecting and nurturing oneself among students in the digital age is one of the crucial issues because there have been significant changes in lifestyles and relationships due to the use of technology and digital media. We can observe various problems arising, such as online safety risks, lack of proper knowledge and understanding about technology usage, exposure to inappropriate media and content, online time management issues, and lack of supervision and guidance from adults. This research aims to study the level of application of Buddhist moral principles and recommendations for self-governance among students and faculty members at Yosothon College of Religious Studies. The findings reveal that the application of Buddhist moral principles for self-governance has a significantly high average value, indicating correct thoughts and actions aligned with the moral principles of Buddhism. This includes the application of principles such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, moral precepts, and the principle of mindfulness in daily life effectively. Students demonstrated good understanding and practice of Buddhist moral principles in various aspects, and a good self-governance model entails self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-control, being mindful, and residing in non-aversion. Applying Buddhist moral principles in self-governance is a significant process in personal development to attain value and balance, leading to stable positive transformations in life.