Government Of Thailand Research Articles

Yacht Tourism in Thailand

Yachting tourism is increasingly the thriving and fast-growing business in the land of Thailand, which is breathtaking and mesmerizing. It has drawn the interest of many from almost every corner of the world, which are genuinely interested and fascinated with the sport of sailing and yachting and even living aboard these magnificent and luxurious vessels. There is also a host of awe and intrinsic interest in harnessing the breathtaking marine facilities, and the irresistible appeal and beauty of yacht clubs sprinkled over the coasts of Thailand. Being fully cognizant and appreciative of the vast prospects and the innumerable advantages attributed to the yacht sector, deep understanding by the government of Thailand and broad grasp of this fast-growing and thriving business become of the highest order and paramount importance. It goes without saying that a commitment to the realization and achievement of success necessitates going deep into even the minute, fascinating details and nuances of yacht tourism, being careful in scrutiny and examination of its status and position within the rich and vibrant Thai tourism landscape. The broad exploration and detailed analysis also seek explanation and bring understanding to the endless and limitless possibilities, opportunities, and unrealized potential that exist within the magnificent and attractive country of Thailand as an unquestionable and unparalleled leader in the field of yacht tourism. From the land of Thailand, a supreme and matchless dazzling land that it is, to the yachting world and its devotees throughout Asia, if not beyond-all kudos, praise, and eager attention is continually being bestowed upon this land by anyone who has ever experienced an abiding love for the high seas and the incomparable delights and pleasures associated with yachting and sailing.

Burning fields, fading memories: exploring the effects of sugarcane burning on air quality and cognitive functioning – A case study in Northeast Thailand

This study assessed the relationship between PM2.5 concentration and the working memory of sugarcane farmers (n = 444) in Khon Kaen Province, one of the largest sugarcane producers in the Northeast region of Thailand. The relationship between the ambient PM2.5 concentrations and the working memory of sugarcane farmers was evaluated using two working memory outcomes. These outcomes included a working memory difficulty score derived from self-report of difficulty in daily tasks that require working memory and an objective memory test score consisting of a set of number recall exercises. The PM2.5 concentration data in this study were obtained from air quality monitoring stations located in the vicinity of the study locations, ensuring both precision and relevance to local air conditions. The regression results showed that farmers in the low-burn farming zone had less difficulty with working memory and better performance on number recall exercises, compared to farmers in the high-burn farming zones, even after controlling for health and socio-economic factors. Our findings highlight the potential impacts of PM2.5 exposure on the cognitive functions of farmers who burn sugarcane residues in Thailand. Our study supports the need for the government of Thailand or health agencies to establish an effective policy to reduce sugarcane residue burning in Thailand.

Development of a questionnaire for assessing the impact of children’s food marketing exposure on diet-related outcomes

IntroductionThe Government of Thailand has drafted legislation to protect children from the harmful impact of unhealthy food (including beverages) marketing. Local evidence on Thai children’s exposure to, and the impact...

The Digital Divide, Wealth, and Inequality: An Examination of Socio-Economic Determinants of Collaborative Environmental Governance in Thailand through Provincial-Level Panel Data Analysis

Collaborative environmental governance (CEG) is a tripartite process that engages the government, private sector, and general public in decision-making related to environmental challenges, focusing on fostering more sustainable and efficient solutions. Understanding the specific factors influencing the degree of CEG presents a significant challenge, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to identify and assess the socio-economic determinants affecting the degree of CEG in Thailand, a representative developing country. Utilizing robust panel data models, which are well-suited to handle the complex variability of socio-economic factors, we analyzed provincial-level data from 2017 and 2019. Our findings revealed the associations between the degree of CEG and variables such as the internet access divide, economic activities, income inequality, and budget allocations for environmental activities. This research fills critical gaps in our understanding of how these determinants shape collaborative governance efforts, offering novel insights that challenge existing paradigms and providing actionable recommendations for policymakers striving to enhance environmental governance in developing regions.

Rigorous assessment of a unique tiger recovery in Southeast Asia based on photographic capture-recapture modeling of population dynamics

Tigers and other large predatory carnivores have suffered population extirpations and range contractions. This is particularly true for tiger populations in southeastern Asia, which harbours one-third of their remaining habitats. In stark contrast, a sustained recovery of a wild tiger population has occurred between 2007 and 2023, in three reserves of Thailand: Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK), Thung Yai East (TYE) and Thung Yai West (TYW), which together cover 6470 km2 (36%) of the larger Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM). We quantitatively monitored this recovery employing closed and open model analyses of data from photographic capture-recapture sampling. The resulting estimates of tiger population dynamic parameters showed: mean (±SE) tiger abundance annually varied from 36 (1.0) to 79 (1.53) in HKK, 2 (0.26) to 20 (4.45) in TYE and 3 (0.26) to 44 (2.11) in TYW, driven by mean annual survival rates of 0.79 (0.02) in HKK, 0.72 (0.05) in TYE, and 0.69 (0.05) in TYW. The annual numbers of recruits fluctuated from 0 (1.69) to 33 (1.93) tigers in HKK, 0 (0.47) to 13 (0.57) in TYE and 0 (1.13) to 36 (2.28) in TYW. Overall, the mean tiger population densities/100 km2 ranged between 1.3 (0.19) and 2.9 (0.29) in HKK, 0.2 (0.08) and 1.8 (0.34) in TYE, and 0.2 (0.07) and 3.1 (0.56) in TYW. Generally, the tiger population trended upward, with reserves protected over longer periods leading the tiger recovery. Our results are further backed by ancillary records on births of 67 cubs, 47 tiger dispersal events, as well as the recovery corresponding with incremental spatio-temporal coverage by the patrols. Cumulatively, our results provide evidence that effective law enforcement should be a critical component for achieving tiger population recoveries in Asia. Alternative conservation strategies that ignore this component do not appear to be evidence-based. Our results also demonstrate the utility of the independent collaborative monitoring framework adopted by the Thailand Government.

Building integrated primary health care: the role of the government in China and Thailand

ABSTRACT While the importance of primary health care (PHC) as a foundation for a strong healthcare system is widely accepted, the policies needed to achieve it remain deeply controversial. Some proponents call for a greater role for market and user choice in expanding and strengthening PHC, whereas others recommend a greater role for the government in directing its development. The objective of this paper is to assess these arguments by comparing the experience of China and Thailand in strengthening PHC. We find that tight government steering of the healthcare system in Thailand has produced better integration and eventually outcomes than the more decentralized and competitive system in China. The Chinese government’s massive administrative and fiscal efforts to strengthen PHC have been undermined by systemic barriers in the wider health system, notably fee-for-service and out-of-pocket financing that distort the incentives of healthcare providers. A key conclusion to emerge from the analysis is that central stewardship and steering accompanied by appropriate incentives to promote integration are critical to building effective primary health care.

Examining the Impact of E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI): A Comparative Study of Thailand and The Six Selected ASEAN Countries

The purpose of this research is to analyze how the comparison between Thailand and the six selected ASEAN countries in this study, namely Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This study will analyze the data further using Google Data Studio which is correlated between two indicators, namely the World Governance Indicator (WGI) and the E-Government Development Index (EGDI). Based on the six indicators of the World Governance Indicator (WGI), it can be concluded that on the Voice and Accountability indicator, Thailand scored 82.53 because the freedom of expression in Thailand is still not completely free. On the indicator of Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism Thailand itself experienced several acts of terror in its country. In the Government Effectiveness indicator, Thailand's Government has implemented good regulatory practices and is committed to improving the quality of regulations. On the Regulatory Quality indicator, Thailand has been working to accelerate reforms for three years to set a solid foundation for sustainable regulatory policy intervention.

The Official Thai Reports on Thomas Merton's Death

Abstract: The authors examined the official reports of Thomas Merton's death from the government of Thailand and the US Embassy in Bangkok. They obtained official letters and documents from the National Archives and the Thomas Merton Center. The official Thai records and US Embassy Report of Merton's death state that the death was by a natural cause, "sudden heart failure," and not "accidental electrocution," as popularly believed.

Climate Governance and multilevel policy practices in Thailand and Malaysia

Objectives: This paper investigates Thailand and Malaysia climate governance policy in practice within their multi-level governance structures. Thailand presents a unique case of a unitary state with a degree of deconcentration and decentralization, while Malaysia showcases a federal state with a high degree of centralization. Methodology: The paper collected and analyzed both primary and secondary data. In-depth interviews with government officials, NGOs, and international organizations were conducted online and onsite in Thailand and Malaysia from May 2022 to September 2023. Interview data was triangulated with secondary data from key national policy documents on climate change and related issues. This paper examines the contributions and hindrances of multi-level governance on climate governance and highlights some lessons learned from both countries. Results: It concludes that multi-level government systems provide opportunities for various stakeholders to engage in decision-making and create policy innovation. However, the administration of decision-making in these systems can be constrained by tensions within these systems, between tendencies towards the centralization of decision-making, and little engagement between subnational governments and local-level stakeholders. Conclusions: Overall, we assert that clear direction and guidance at the national level complemented by mechanisms that engage local stakeholders in administration and civil society is essential to achieve overarching climate action goals regardless of the administrative system.

Analysis of the Government of Thailand's Policy Against Malay Islamic Minorities in Southern Thailand: A Review of Liliweri's Discrimination Theory

<em>This study discusses the situation of Muslim minorities in southern Thailand and the various policies of the Thai government. Historically, Thai royal relations with Muslims in the south have had a rather complex dynamic. The study highlights the various policies of the Government of Thailand in regulating the enforcement of Islamic law and the education of prayerful Muslims in southern Thailand. This research uses the library research approach in the form of a literature review, i.e., gathering various pieces of literature related to the topics discussed from various sources such as books, journal articles, time media, etc., then the researchers will read one by one the work of the writer, which is then reviewed or analyzed descriptively using the basis of Liliweri's political theory of discrimination as a knife analysis. The results found that, as a state duty, the policy of the Government of Thailand in regulating the application of Islamic law and post-education runs in accordance with the state constitution and the purposes of national education. However, such a policy gives Muslims a loss of value on the part of the custody of religious originality, according to the analysis of the theory of indirect discrimination. This policy is designed with complex procedures that seem to benefit the material side but save the invisible disadvantage.</em>

POLA PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS GURU MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN GURU DI WILAYAH MINORITAS MUSLIM THAILAND

In order to create quality of teacher, Thailand government requires the empowerment of teacher which is carried out regularly and continuously. However, Thailand consists of two parts with differences in religion, race, ethnicity, region and culture. They are Northern Thailand, known as the Kingdom of Thailand, and Southern Thailand with a majority Muslim population with a total of 80% from the three provinces of Southern Thailand, are Patani, Yala, and Narathiwat, which are known as Thailand minority. In developing and maintaining Islamic education in the region, teachers play a main role through Islamic learning. Thus, teacher empowerment becomes a crucial issue, because teachers are the main component that influence the learning process in order to achieve Islamic education. The aim of this research is to describe about the pattern of increasing teacher capacity through teacher empowerment in order to maintain Islamic education in Muslim minority areas of Thailand, as well as how teachers in Muslim minority areas are empowered by the Kingdom of Thailand. The method used for this research is a qualitative approach. This research located at the Islamic Phatna Witya School of Yala, Southern Thailand. The results of this research are that teacher empowerment at Phatna Witya School is carried out routinely through planning, implementing, and evaluation. In empowering teachers, Thai Kingdom does not discriminate between race, ethnicity, or religion. In fact, the Kingdom of Thailand upholds togetherness with the aim of improving the quality of education.

Local government in Thailand: A way forward

Local government in Thailand: A way forward

Going organic: Challenges for government-supported organic rice promotion and certification nationalism in Thailand

There is increasing interest in organic lowland rice cultivation in Thailand. Farmers are becoming more wary about the human health and environmental impacts of using herbicides and pesticides. In addition, consumers are increasingly demanding rice cultivated without the use of chemicals. There is also more interest in accessing international and local organic rice markets. Thus, in 2017 the government of Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives rolled out a project designed to promote organic rice farming through subsidizing the conversion of one million-rai (160,000 ha) of lowland rice farms to being organic over a three-year period. Although the initiative was well intended, and constitutes local agency, the project has faced serious obstacles because the organic certification standards associated with the project do not align with international standards. This has negatively impacted the structures that support organic farming, by giving farmers unrealistic expectations regarding what is required to produce organic rice for the international market. The Thai certification system also has different ecological implications compared to other certification systems, because value systems always affect certification systems and their material implications. Applying a political ecology approach—with an emphasis on political relations, economic structure, ecological change, and scalar politics—this article examines the one million-rai project. It is contended that ‘certification nationalism’ is manifesting, and that there are important lessons to be learned about planning and implementing such certification initiatives.

The sufficiency economy philosophy as an approach to social innovation: case studies of local governments in Thailand

The late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej formulated the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). “Sufficiency” means balancing reasonable moderation in production against the need for protection from sudden internal and external shocks. SEP follows the middle path as a guiding principle for all classes of society and government. Knowledge, thoughtfulness, prudence, and ethical integrity are essential to achieve the middle path. This paper explores the use of SEP as a method of social innovation for enhancing delivery of public services and for localizing the process of sustainable development. Such innovative use of SEP is illustrated by three exploratory case studies of local administrative organisations (LAOs) in Thailand. All three LAOs' case studies have mayors with significant entrepreneurial talent useful in teaching entrepreneurial action to their residents, their staff, and other local leaders. Together, these cases show the potential of SEP as a method of bottom up social action and sustainable development. A brief discussion of the wider need for and use of innovation, including social innovations, and underpinning entrepreneurship, is included prior to the Thai case studies. There is also a short section examining similar types of activities to those observed in the cases in the European context by way of comparison.

MUSTARD SNEAKERS: FINDING A MARKET

This case focuses on Mustard Sneakers, a design and boutique founded and co-owned by Nida Karnkorkul who has a background in design and a passion for simple, comfortable streetwear. The case describes Nida’s journey from conceiving the Mustard Sneakers brand, acquiring resources and strategic partnerships for the sneakers to be produced, distributed, and marketed mainly within Thailand; up to its established product offerings that had (1) expanded to tees; caps; socks; tote bags, (2) gained presence in third-party online retail platforms, and (3) were ordered by consumers within the Asia region by mid 2022. Coinciding with those company outcomes, the case also describes, in body text and in several exhibits, the nature of competition and recent demand of sneakers/athleisure footwear globally and in selected markets, particularly Thailand during the COVID19 pandemic. By May 2022, the Thailand government had announced its intentions to relax COVID19 restrictions and return to ‘normal’ effective 1 July 2022. As such, as indicated in the title, this case can be used to engage students in analyzing and discussing the growth/expansion opportunities that Nida can consider, which growth/expansion opportunities should be seized, and how a corresponding strategy and action plan could be implemented.

How does the government improve the competitiveness of SMEs? lesson learned from Thailand

The purpose of this study is to describe the strategy pursued by the Government of Thailand in collaboration with existing stakeholders in increasing the competitiveness of SMEs amidst the invasion of foreign manufacture-based products. The method used is observation and in-depth interviews at SME product canters, SME product marketing places in tourist destinations, and related parties. Observations were made for 5 years 2018-2023, however, in-depth observations were made in January-March 2023. The results of the analysis show that the competitiveness of SMEs in Thailand is very good due to support from universities, private businessmen (Ventura capital), the government: (innovation support organizations, and state-owned entrepreneurs), large companies in the form of CSR, and various parties who are very concerned about advancing SMEs. SMEs that already have high competitiveness with quality products, will be encouraged to move up to a class that is ready to export. Only SMEs that already have "four stars" are allowed to export because the quality of their products is beyond doubt and can even be proud of.

Social capital and farmers’ participation in multi-level irrigation governance in Thailand

Irrigation governance in a community often involves multi-level interactions between formal and informal institutions. Collective efforts by multiple actors at the local level, particularly farmers, encourage participation in irrigation governance. The literature has explored that social capital influences irrigation and water management, but it has not looked in detail at how social capital components may differ for different levels of governance. This study fills this gap by looking at how cognitive and structural social capital can be a contributor to farmers' participation in multi-level irrigation governance (constitutional, collective choice, and operational level). The aim of this paper is to investigate the role of social capital on farmers’ participation in multi-level irrigation governance in the Upper Pasak irrigation project, Lomsak district, Phetchabun province of Thailand. A mixed methods approach was adopted. Data were collected by means of a survey of 345 randomly selected farmers along with in-depth interviews with 14 key informants.Our findings show that a high level of trust within the community and between communities resulted in a low level of farmers’ participation in rule-making. The frequency of the interaction between farmers and governmental officials increases their participation in rule-making and decision-making in irrigation management. The study recommends that encouraging activities to enhance experiences, knowledge, and understanding within the community, boosting the communication and public relations about irrigation management, and promoting a greater role of agriculture-related government agencies in cooperating with irrigation projects will combine to provide sustainable irrigation management and reduce conflicts of interest.

Skill redefinition and classification, capitalism, and labour process theory of work: evidence from Thailand

Skill redefinition and classification, capitalism, and labour process theory of work: evidence from Thailand

Local economic development in Thailand

AbstractThailand has witnessed very uneven spatial outcomes of economic policies pursued in the country since the 1970s. This partially resulted from top‐down, place‐based approaches favoring the already prosperous regions. Therefore, in order to bridge the territorial economic divide in the country, an alternative policy framework is needed to promote bottom‐up, place‐based initiatives led by local governments. As a starting point, we surveyed a stratified sample of local governments in Thailand to document and classify their economic development activities using the taxonomy of similar practices found in other countries. We examined how these practices are shaped by local conditions found in various localities.

Factors Associated with Knowledge and Attitude towards E-Cigarettes among Undergraduate Students in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Thailand government has enacted a ban on vaping for eight years, but the number of vapers has continued to increase, particularly among teenagers. This study aimed to evaluate undergraduate pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes toward e-cigarette use in Thailand. This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed between January and March 2022. The participants were selected from 14 universities of Thailand. For data collection, a questionnaire was developed online using Google Form. The participants had to complete the questionnaire within 5 to 10 days the via s. Chi-square and binary logistic analysis were used to assess the association between variables. A total of 507 participants were recruited, The participants' mean age was 20.6 ± 1.9 years. About 98.6% of the participants knew about e-cigarette, and 74.4% had never been taught about e-cigarettes. Moreover, 68.8% of the participants declared that people around them were smokers. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the participants who declared that they were not sure if e-cigarettes contains nicotine or not were 10.5 more likely to consume e-cigarettes (AOR = 10.5; 95 % CI 3.130-35.181; P ˂0.001). Male participants who were at the academic year of three and four were more likely to use e-cigarettes than female students who were at the academic year of five and six (AOR 2.9; 95 % CI 1.599-5.214; P ˂0.001; AOR = 4.5; 95 % CI 1.412-14.571; P ˂0.001; AOR = 3.9; 95 % CI 1.263-12.511; p = 0.018). OOur study findings showed that pharmacy students lacked knowledge about e-cigarettes and misunderstood about e-cigarettes substances. Future research is necessary to develop educational programs for health professionals to be ready to advise patients about e-cigarettes.