Sahasat: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

Understanding Why Parents Homeschool: A Systematic Review

Supakit Boonanegpat — 2025-12-25

Homeschooling practice relies heavily on the involvement of parents. Parents are the main, and sometimes, the only facilitators of the child’s education. There is a relative lack of systematic review articles covering and synthesizing parental involvement in children’s homeschooling. To address this gap, this paper, as a systematic review, aims to identify and synthesize the empirical studies that are concerned with parental involvement in children’s homeschooling. It is dedicated to answering the question: “What are the parents’ reasons of involvement in children’s homeschooling?” Literature was retrieved from three online databases through an intensive search of related terms which then underwent a thorough selection process to only include relevant studies for the review. The results from the systematic reviews indicate that parents’ reasons for involvement in their children’s homeschooling emerge during two distinct periods: the initial decision to homeschool and the ongoing experiences of parents throughout the homeschooling process. Each period encompasses elements which explain the parents’ reasons for involvement in the children’s education. These elements reflect different dimensions of involvement in the homeschooling setting.

Local Policy Recommendations on Improving the Quality of Life of Local Communities Through the Egan Wheel and the Social Determinants of Health Concepts: A Case Study of Saraburi Province, Thailand

Sornpravate Krajangkantamatr — 2025-12-25

Local communities make a significant contribution to achieving sustainable development goals, as they experience and solve problems every day. However, local communities in Thailand are struggling to tackle unsustainability issues. This qualitative research aimed to propose local policy recommendations to address unsustainability issues by applying the Egan Wheel for a sustainable community. Research data was collected from nine local people through in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions were conducted with nine community leaders and eight public servants. The findings suggest that policy recommendations for achieving sustainability in Thai local communities should adopt a two-phase development approach. In the first phase, three key factors (e.g., neighborhood cohesion) need to be resolved. In comparison, the second phase should focus on resolving the remaining five factors (e.g., designing in harmony with local contexts). These policy recommendations aim to strengthen Thai local communities through a sustainable community concept, ultimately enhancing the quality of life and fostering long-term sustainability.

The Role of Thesis Advisors in Enhancing Research Engagement among Graduate Students

Pichate Keartprayuk — 2025-12-25

The objective of this academic article titled “The Role of Thesis Advisors in Enhancing Research Engagement among Graduate Students” is to present how advisors contribute to graduate students’ success in multiple dimensions-academic, psychological, behavioral, and transitional-as students prepare for post-graduation life. Thesis advisors play roles beyond offering academic guidance; they also act as career supporters, mental health facilitators, and confidence builders who help students develop their full potential. Their responsibilities encompass fostering interpersonal relationships, enhancing research and publication skills, building professional networks, and instilling academic ethics. Moreover, advisors play a key role in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The article also explores psychological and behavioral dynamics that influence students’ quality of life and academic achievements. It highlights those relationships built on trust, self-confidence, and motivation that lead to deeper and more sustainable learning. Ultimately, the study emphasizes that developing advisors’ understanding of both academic and psychological aspects of their role can holistically enhance student success-and that continuous support and training for academic advisors are essential for achieving this goal.

Because We Only Have One Planet: Ethical Management and Prevention of Greenwashing in the Tourism Industry for Sustainable Development Goals

Preedaree Sirirat — 2025-12-25

This article presents an integrated analysis of social sciences and humanities to understand and address social phenomena impacting the tourism industry, particularly the issue of greenwashing, which undermines and obstructs the country's achievement of sustainable tourism goals. This academic article integrates the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the ISO standard, which sets international sustainability indicators relevant to sustainable tourism development, to propose a systematic approach appropriate to the current and future contexts of Thailand. This approach also explored the issue through case studies of international hotel and tourism businesses. The analysis reveals several key mechanisms to mitigate greenwashing. These key mechanisms include the use of certification systems; organizational reporting to assess and manage environmental, social, and governance impacts to build sustainability and credibility (ESG); ISO-compliant environmental management; and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). However, the application of these key mechanisms in the Thai tourism industry requires policy support, enforcement, awareness-raising, and sincere management across all sectors. This article presents recommendations for both government and private sectors to develop Thai tourism businesses to be internationally competitive without neglecting the principles of true sustainability.

Guidelines for Developing Mechanisms of Public Budget Planning and Monitoring: Findings from the Practices of the Senate Monitoring Budget Administration Committee

Supphachoke Salakit — 2025-12-25

This article examines the context of public budget planning and monitoring under the Senate’s authorities as provided by the Constitution of Thailand, through the practice of the Committee on Monitoring Budget Administration of the Senate. The aims are to: (1) explain the framework of public budget operations; (2) examine the problems and obstacles emerging from budget-related projects tracked by the Senate Committee from implementing units; and (3) synthesize recommendations for developing budget administration mechanisms, considered essential public resources to make the system more effective, transparent, and aligned with community needs. The study finds that although Thailand’s budget system has multi-level oversight mechanisms, several significant issues persist. These include misalignment between budget formulation and national strategies or local/community priorities; public construction projects not utilized as intended; problems within procurement and e-bidding systems leading to contract abandonment; and monitoring and evaluation practices that lack qualitative linkage. Structural constraints are also evident, such as fragmented data integration and insufficient community participation. Based on these findings, the article proposes the following pathways for improving public budget planning and monitoring: (1) enhancing the budget formulation process by incorporating value-for-money assessments at the planning stage; (2) establishing mechanisms for genuine public participation beginning with budget review and planning; and (3) developing monitoring systems that cover all dimensions of the budget cycle. In summary, these approaches strengthen policy-level budget management mechanisms to become more systematic, transparent, and responsive to public interests. In turn, these processes will enhance governance in the policy process, build public trust, and improve government budget management in terms of value and effectiveness.

Developing Military Psychological Operations: Strategic Guidelines and Competency Building in the Context of National Security Perspectives

Jatuporn Jatutong — 2025-12-25

This article analyzes military psychological operations (PSYOP) to propose strategic approaches and strengthen operational competencies for building mutual understanding, trust, and reduced suspicion between the armed forces and civilians, particularly in conflict-prone areas. Drawing lessons from the First Naval Area Command of the Royal Thai Navy, the study applies a national security lens in combination with persuasion theory, strategic cooperation theory, and concepts of image management and communication to synthesize actionable guidance for PSYOP that advances national security. Findings indicate that PSYOP can tangibly foster understanding, cooperation, and civic consciousness on national security through public outreach, training programs, environmental conservation initiatives, maritime disaster management, and the creation and development of civic networks in partnership with civil society. Beyond security outcomes, PSYOP can serve as an instrument for sustainable social development. Strategic recommendations for enhancing competencies are as follows: (1) promote integration with civilian sectors; (2) reorient roles from directive messaging to persuasive, participatory engagement; (3) strengthen the military’s image as a development partner; (4) update PSYOP knowledge and personnel competencies to address emerging threats; (5) align communication strategies with national security policies and objectives; and (6) institutionalize field-based evaluation and learning mechanisms. Overall, the development of PSYOP should proceed systemically to function as a conflict-mitigation tool in order to build understanding, holistic security, and sustainable peace.

The Role of Women in Development: Lessons from the Women's Desk of the Bangkok Archdiocese through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Pratheep Chatsuphang — 2025-12-25

This academic article aims to study the role and operational models of the Women's Desk of the Bangkok Archdiocese within the framework of Catholic social teaching and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 5 on Gender Equality. This study employed document analysis to extract lessons learned from the practices of the Women's Desk. The findings revealed that the Women's Desk plays a vital role in promoting the holistic development of women by integrating spiritual development with social, economic, and political empowerment. This goal is pursued through five key strategies. These include holistic development, participatory engagement, a needs-based approach, network expansion, and leadership development. The operations of the Women's Desk clearly reflect the principles of Catholic social teaching, especially human dignity, the preferential option for the poor, subsidiarity, and solidarity. Furthermore, it shows that both the Church and the United Nations are aligned in their efforts to uphold the dignity and protect the rights of women. The article concludes that the Women's Desk is a successful model for integrating the spirit of service based on Catholic faith with modern development tools and approaches. A key challenge ahead is shifting from simply carrying out activities to actively shaping policies, highlighting the future challenge of transitioning from practice-based activities to active engagement in policy development within both the Church and wider society.