Journal of Social Science for Local Development Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

Responsible Leadership and CSR Practices of Manufacturing SMEs in Samut Sakhon Province: A Qualitative Study

Korn Kangsadanporn — 2026-02-02

This research consists purposes were 1. to examine the perspectives and meanings that leaders of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) attribute to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and 2. to explore decision-making patterns and CSR practices of SME leaders in Samut Sakhon Province. This study employed a qualitative research approach. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview. The target group consisted of 14 participants selected through purposive sampling. Data collected from the semi-structured interviews and relevant documents were analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that 1) SME leaders perceive CSR as closely linked to business survival, relationships with local communities, and the avoidance of social conflicts, rather than as formalized policies or standardized practices and 2) CSR-related decision-making and practices are highly centralized in leaders and are implemented in an informal manner, relying primarily on personal experience, contextual understanding of the local area, and relationships with stakeholders. These practices are shaped by constraints related to resources, time and organizational management systems. Nevertheless, SME leaders are able to exercise responsible leadership through flexibility, direct communication, and trust-building with local stakeholders. The findings theoretically support viewing CSR in SMEs as a context-embedded and relational process, in which responsible leadership functions as a key mechanism linking organizational systems with stakeholder engagement, with important implications for area-based SME development and policy design.

Punishment Measures for Children and Youth According to the Criminal Code and the Juvenile and Family Court and Procedure Act B.E. 2553

Pornpitchaya Narkwichian — 2026-01-26

This research consists purposes were 1. to examine the background, concepts and theories underlying the juvenile justice system 2. to study criminal penalties and criminal liability in Thailand and selected foreign jurisdictions, namely the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the French Republic and Japan 3. to analyze legal problems related to punitive measures and the juvenile justice process and 4. to propose recommendations for improving laws governing juvenile offenders in order to enhance legal clarity and ensure the protection of individual rights as prescribed by law. This study employed a qualitative research approach using documentary research methods. The data were collected from criminal law materials and the Juvenile and Family Court and Juvenile and Family Procedure Act B.E. 2553 (2010), including books, articles, academic journals, news reports, research studies, theses, and related academic works. In addition, foreign laws and relevant scholarly publications in both Thai and foreign languages were reviewed. The data were obtained from documentary sources and online databases. The data collected from relevant documents were analyzed using content analysis The study found that 1) Historically, society did not perceive children and youth as likely to commit crimes; therefore, specific punitive measures for them were not established. Over time, however, the increasing incidence of juvenile offenses led to the recognition of the need for appropriate sanctions. While the fundamental purpose of criminal law is to deter crime through punishment, the application of such principles must be contextualized to align with the unique values and social structures of each country. This reflects the understanding that legal systems should be tailored rather than uniformly applied across all nation 2) The punishment and criminal liability measures of Thailand and foreign countries study classified the study into four topics. In England, the United States, the Republic of France, and Japan, the similarity is considering the crimes of violence committed. The principle of intent consists of age from the United States, especially in North Carolina. The lowest age limit of 6 years can be criminalized if they commit a serious and conscientious crime and can apply criminal punishment to children and youth who commit crimes, unlike Thailand 3) Thailand places more emphasis on age than on the type or severity of the offense when determining punishment, often favoring protective rather than punitive measures and 4) It is recommended that courts consider the seriousness of the offense, repeat offending, intent and age in determining appropriate penalties.

The Legal Issues Concerning the Judicial Process and The Enforcement of Criminal Penalties for Children and Juvenile

Apicha Pidchayathanakorn — 2026-01-14

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the importance, meaning, concepts, theories, and principles related to the trial and punishment of children or juveniles 2. to conduct a comparative study of legal measures concerning the criminal justice process for children and juveniles in Thailand and other countries 3. to examine and analyze legal problems related to the trial and punishment process for children and juveniles and 4. to propose solutions to improve such processes. This study employs a qualitative research approach, drawing on documentary sources such as books, textbooks, theses, academic articles, research reports, statutory laws, Supreme Court judgments, and other relevant documents. The data were collected from both domestic and international sources and analyzed using content analysis. The content analysis revealed that 1) the trial and punishment of children or juveniles constitute a sensitive process grounded in human rights principles and the philosophy of rehabilitation, aiming to ensure that children can reintegrate into society as responsible citizens 2) the criminal justice process for children and juveniles in Thailand and abroad differs significantly in terms of legal enforcement and procedural safeguards 3) the Juvenile and Family Court Act and Juvenile and Family Procedure Act B.E. 2553 (2010) and the Penal Code still contain certain legal gaps concerning the procedures for bringing children into the justice system, resulting in inadequate protection under international standards and 4) these laws including the Criminal Procedure Code should be revised and improved, particularly in areas related to appeals, protection of child and juvenile offenders, and the authority and duties of officials. Such reforms are necessary to ensure that Thailand’s juvenile justice system aligns more closely with human rights principles and international norms.

Designing Event Activities for Cultural Communication of Community Cotton Fabrics in Ban Lat Village to Promote Sales

Sureepron Klungprasri — 2026-01-13

This research consists purposes were to design an event activity for cultural communication of community cotton textiles in Ban Lat Village. It employed a qualitative research approach. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview. The target group consisted of 20 participants selected through purposive sampling based on predefined criteria. Data collected from relevant documents and semi-structured interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The research findings revealed that the design of event activities for the cultural communication of community cotton textiles in Ban Lat Village adopts a creative design approach that employs cultural symbols to communicate the meanings, values and traditional production processes of locally woven cotton. These practices, inherited across generations, reflect the transmission of indigenous knowledge within the community. The activities were developed to integrate creative concepts and aesthetic principles with the aim of engaging audiences, enhancing the event atmosphere, and creating memorable cultural experiences. The event design was structured around four creative design domains: 1) content design, emphasizing exhibitions of textile patterns and colors produced through natural dyeing processes, including mud, plant based materials and indigo 2) theme design, utilizing a cotton-based theme to reinforce cultural identity through participant dress codes 3) program design, comprising exhibitions, live demonstrations of natural dyeing, an opening cultural performance and a contemporary fashion show involving community members and 4) environmental context design, which incorporated natural materials and spatial arrangements reflecting traditional cotton production and natural dyeing practices.

Improving Basic Thai Reading Literacy of Children with Special Needs Through Multimedia

Sirinton Sudsainate — 2026-01-06

This research consists purposes were 1. to develop the ability of children with special needs to read basic Thai words through the use of multimedia instruction and 2. to compare learning achievement before and after the implementation of the instructional intervention. The research instruments consisted of ten lesson plans designed to enhance basic Thai vocabulary reading skills, with a total instructional duration of 10 hours and an achievement test administered as a pre-test and post-test. The target group comprised 14 children with special needs from the Special Education Center of Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, selected through purposive sampling. Data collected from the research instruments were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics using a t-test for comparing pre-test and post-test scores. The results indicated that 1) the development of basic Thai word reading activities for children with special needs using multimedia revealed that the students’ mean percentage scores before learning with multimedia were lower than those after learning, with the post-instruction mean percentage score increasing by 54.38 percent and 2) the comparison of learning achievement before and after participating in multimedia-based learning activities showed that post-test learning achievement was significantly higher than pre-test achievement at the .05 level of statistical significance.

Factors Influencing Consumers' Decision to Use Cash on Delivery (COD) Services When Purchasing Products Online in Udon Thani Province

Jintana Suriyasri — 2026-01-14

This research consists purposes were 1. to examine the general characteristics of consumers who use COD services 2. to assess consumers' perceptions of influential factors and their decision-making regarding COD services 3. to analyze the relationships between influential factors and COD service usage decisions and 4. to determine the influence of these factors on consumers' decisions to use COD services. The study employed a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a questionnaire and the sample consisted of consumers residing in Udon Thani Province, aged 18 years and above, who had purchased products online within the past six months and had used cash-on-delivery (COD) services at least once. The sample size was determined using Cochran’s (1977) formula at a 95% confidence level, yielding a total of 400 respondents. The sampling techniques applied were purposive sampling and convenience sampling. Data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, means and standard deviations, as well as inferential statistics, namely Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis The research findings revealed that 1) the majority of respondents were female (58.0%), aged 20-29 years (41.25%), held bachelor's degrees (74.5%), worked in private companies (37.25%), earned monthly incomes of 10,001-20,000 baht (40.25%), shopped online 2-3 times per month (40.5%), primarily used the Shopee platform (38.5%) and used COD services 3-5 times in the past six months (40.25%) 2) the overall level of importance of influential factors on COD service usage decisions was high (x̅= 4.26, S.D. = 0.45) 3) the level of decision-making to use COD services was high (x̅= 4.28, S.D. = 0.45), with the highest mean score for recommending COD services to friends or family (x̅= 4.32, S.D. = 0.77) and 4) all four factors showed positive correlations with COD service usage decisions at a statistical significance level of .01