Mueang District Research Articles

Empowering of Enterprise Group in Non Malai Community at Hin Lek Fai Subdistrict, Khu Mueang District, Buriram Province of Thailand to Enhance the Economy of Cannabis Processed Products

This research aimed to study the potential and capability of business operations, consumer behavior, and to provide a guideline for improving the production capacity of processed cannabis products of the Non Malai Community Enterprise, Hin Lek Fai Subdistrict, Khu Mueang District, Buriram Province. The sample group used in the research included 30 producers, selected by purposive sampling and 77 consumers, determined by the Taro Yamane formula. The research tool was a questionnaire. The statistics used in the research included percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-test, and F-test. The research results showed that the overall opinion on potential and capability was at a moderate level (2.51). The areas needing improvement included product design and quality control. The overall consumer opinion on processed cannabis products was also at a moderate level (2.73), with specific areas for improvement in product design and quality control (3.77). When comparing opinions based on education level, there was a statistically significant difference at the .05 level.

Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Cannabis Establishments Based on Usage Patterns in Mueang District, Surat Thani Province of Thailand

Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of Cannabis Establishments Based on Usage Patterns in Mueang District, Surat Thani Province of Thailand

Evaluating Integrity and Transparency Assessment in the Operations of Local Government Organizations Under the criteria of indicators Measuring External Integrity and Transparency Assessment: A Case Study of Local Government Organizations in Mueang District Maha Sarakham Province

Evaluating Integrity and Transparency Assessment in the Operations of Local Government Organizations Under the criteria of indicators Measuring External Integrity and Transparency Assessment: A Case Study of Local Government Organizations in Mueang District Maha Sarakham Province

Health literacy development using a short drama programme for dengue fever control in Thailand

Background: Dengue is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is especially prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. To address the challenges posed by dengue in countries such as Thailand, effective prevention and control to strengthen health literacy at the community level is needed. One way of achieving this goal is to work with village health volunteers (VHVs). This article documents the use of VHVs for dengue fever prevention in Mueang district, Khon Kaen province, northeast Thailand. Method: A quasi-experimental study was conducted. The experimental group comprised 45 people who received a programme that aimed to enhance health literacy through the provision of knowledge and social support by community-based volunteers accompanied by a short drama programme. A group of 45 people receiving health services without the drama programme comprised the comparison group. The duration of the activity was 12 weeks. Data were collected by means of a pre- and post-test survey and were analysed using descriptive statistics and a comparison of mean health literacy and practice scores before and after the intervention. Results: Following programme delivery, the experimental group had a mean health literacy score which was significantly higher than that of the comparison group, while the mean practice score of the experimental group was also higher than that of the comparison group. Conclusion: The results suggest that a health literacy programme which includes a short drama programme could be effective in bringing about desired changes with respect to dengue fever prevention. The programme provided in this study was effective and easy to understand. The model developed here could also be useful in other villages in epidemic areas.

Consumers Behavior Affecting Buying Choice of Cannabis Drink in Mueang District, Chaing Mai Province

Consumers Behavior Affecting Buying Choice of Cannabis Drink in Mueang District, Chaing Mai Province

Interepidemic xenosurveillance of Japanese encephalitis virus and Zika virus in Culex mosquitoes from Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand.

Some Culex mosquitoes are competent vectors for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Zika virus (ZIKV), which cause public health problems worldwide, especially in South-east Asia. Xenosurveillance of Culex mosquitoes remains limited compared with other common mosquito-borne diseases. This study aimed to identify JEV and ZIKV in field-caught Culex mosquitoes collected from Ubon Ratchathani province. We investigated the presence of JEV and ZIKV in Culex mosquitoes from two districts in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, and examined their role in viral interepidemic circulation. Female Culex mosquitoes (5,587) were collected using a mechanical aspirator from indoors and outdoors. The consensus sequences of the E and NS1 genes of JEV and the E gene of ZIKV were identified using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. From 335 sample pools that contain a total of 5587 adult female Culex mosquitoes collected from Don Yung, Mueang district (4,406) and Phon Duan, Det Udom district (1,181), none of the collected mosquitoes tested positive for either JEV or ZIKV. This study did not find JEV and ZIKV in Culex mosquitoes collected from the area of collection, which may be due to the low circulating amount of the virus in the vectors in the area, making it undetectable, or it may be because Culex mosquitoes are not suitable vector for the virus being tested. However, further xenosurveillance study of JEV and ZIKV in mosquito is suggested to prepare for the next outbreak.

The Study and Analysis of Behavior, Patterns of Physical Activity Promotion Among Citizens in Mueang District, Mahasarakham Province

This study investigates the patterns of promoting physical activity among residents in Mueang District, Mahasarakham Province, Thailand. It explores the impact of contemporary societal shifts, such as increased reliance on technology and decreased physical labor, on public health. The research identifies the rise of chronic diseases due to lifestyle changes and the need for preventive strategies emphasizing physical activity. Utilizing a questionnaire, the study analyzes residents' knowledge, awareness, motivation, and practices regarding health promotion through physical exercise. The findings reveal high general knowledge and awareness of health benefits but low levels of physical activity practice, influenced by lifestyle and societal changes. The study emphasizes the importance of tailored health promotion strategies and the role of digital platforms in enhancing physical activity awareness and participation. This research contributes to understanding effective methods to promote physical activity and addresses the health challenges faced by the local population, promoting sustainable physical and mental health.

Factors Related to Health Literacy in the Prevention of COVID-19 Disease in the Elderly in Lad Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, and Samut Songkhram Province

Factors Related to Health Literacy in the Prevention of COVID-19 Disease in the Elderly in Lad Yai Subdistrict, Mueang District, and Samut Songkhram Province

Social acceptance and adjustment of spouses in multicultural families to reduce violent behavioral conflicts in the Mueang district, Yala province

Currently, there is an increasing number of intercultural marriages in Thailand. Many Thai citizens, especially in various regions, tend to marry foreigners. In the southern region, particularly in the three southern border provinces, intercultural marriages mostly occur between Thai Muslim women and Thai Buddhist men. In these cases, the men usually convert to their wives' religion, Islam, which can lead to significant differences in beliefs and practices between the spouses. These differences often result in conflicts within the family and ultimately contribute to domestic violence issues. This situation has serious repercussions for both adults and children involved. This qualitative research examined the acceptance and adjustment of spouses in multicultural families to reduce violent behavioral conflicts in Muang District, Yala Province, Thailand. This study was the first research conducted in the region. To this end, data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and both participant and non-participant observations. Interview questions and group discussion topics were determined according to research objectives. Further, study samples were collected from multicultural Buddhist-Islamic families using the purposive sampling method. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze data. Results revealed that individuals' intolerance of each other's beliefs and attitudes was the major cause of violence in multicultural families. The values, beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of married couples are shaped by their primary and secondary socialization based on their cultural foundations. Therefore, spouses in multicultural families accept and adjust themselves holistically to reduce violent behavioral conflicts in their family life. Their acceptance includes: (1) physical acceptance and adjustment; (2) mental acceptance and adjustment; (3) social acceptance and adjustment; and (4) spiritual acceptance and adjustment. The findings have implications for intercultural marriages.

Quaternary petrified trunks from Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand: Implications for past climate and preservation

Petrified trunks in Mueang Kamphaeng Phet District, upper Central Thailand, were unearthed in Quaternary deposits on the western rim of the Ping River. The sediments consist mainly of semi-consolidated gravel, sand, silt, and clay, indicating that the woods were transported by the ancient Ping River. Macroscopic features revealed that preservation of these fossils (e.g., intercellular spaces, iron oxides, quartz crystals, colors, and weathering conditions) shared many similarities to some petrified trunks in Tak Province. We investigated both large (approx. 0.50–0.7m wide, at least 10–20 meters long) and small fragments of fossils for both wood anatomical features and mineralogy. Diffuse porosity with indistinct growth rings and wide vessels at low densities suggest a tropical lowland forest paleoenvironment. Parenchyma patterns are aliform to confluent, banded, and diffuse-in aggregate. At least four distinct types of wood were recognized from this site. Among them, three wood types originate from legume trees (Fabaceae), while the fourth is from a eudicotyledonous tree. Two of the three legumes show closest resemblance to a tall (canopy emergent) legume tree, Koompassia cf. malaccensis Maingay ex Benth. and one resembles the legume Koompassia cf. malaccensis or cf. Pahudioxylon bankurensis Chowdhury, Ghosh, et Kazmi. The other legume-like wood shows banded parenchyma. Petrified wood from Kamphaeng Phet is correlative with other Quaternary paleofloras found in Northern Thailand in both preservation and taxa. The past climate, as inferred according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, was possibly similar to modern-day tropical rainforests (Af) in southern Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia in contrast to the modern vegetation in Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet that is a mixed deciduous and dry dipterocarp forest where the modern climate in the area is tropical wet and dry (Aw).

An Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Vegetables in Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, December 2021–January 2022

An Investigation of a Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Vegetables in Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, December 2021–January 2022

The Potentials and Guidelines for the Development of Agricultural Tourism Attraction in Khlong Khwaeng Klan Community, Bang Toei Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province

The purpose of this study was to investigate the context, potential, and possibilities for the development of Agro-tourism in Klong Kwaeng Klan community, Chachoengsao province. A participatory research approach involved community leaders, tourist attraction caretakers, and community representatives as participants. The data was collected through the community platform, focus group discussions, and strategic management techniques such as Swot and Tows analyses. The results revealed that the Klong Kwaeng Klan community has a potential for Agro-tourism because of its natural beauty, distinctive communal lifestyle, varieties of practical activities in which the tourist can participate and gain knowledge whilst enjoying the nature. It is also convenient for traveling because the place is very close to Bangkok and its perimeter. Security and the enthusiasm of the community's people are the strengths that attract tourists. The community applied the following strategies as guidance for the early stages of agro-tourism development. The strategies include SO strategy by developing tourism routes connecting with other locations, WO strategy by learning from successful agricultural tourism and applying the knowledge for the community, and ST strategy by developing and making its own brands to be more widely recognized, in tandem with WT strategy. In addition, collaboration with local agencies to boost public relations in spreading interesting information about community attractions to tourists is also promoted.

Judahella kangpla: a new marine ostracod from the Upper Triassic of Thailand

The record of Mesozoic marine ostracods from South-East Asia is poorly known. This lack of data has led to uncertainty regarding their diversity and geographical distribution during this key interval of the Phanerozoic. Here, we report ostracod fossils from the Rong Kwang-Ngao highway section in northern Thailand, type locality for Upper Triassic (Carnian) Kang Pla Formation of the Lampang Group. The studied material comprises almost 100 specimens, most representing a new species, Judahella kangpla sp. nov., which is the first to be formally described from the Upper Triassic of Thailand. The morphology of Judahella kangpla, together with its diagnostic normal pore pattern and sexual dimorphism are discussed. The stratigraphical and geographical distribution of Judahella from the Upper Permian to Upper Triassic is summarized. Although preliminary, our work adds significant information to the biodiversity of marine ostracods during the Triassic along the eastern Tethyan coast. Marie-Béatrice Forel [marie-beatrice.forel@mnhn.fr], Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, CR2P, MNHN-CNRS-Sorbonne Université, 8 rue Buffon (CP38), 75005 Paris, France; Anisong Chitnarin [anisong@sut.ac.th], School of Geotechnology, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province 30000, Thailand.

Antibacterial Potential of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Ex Fr.) P. Kumm.) Extract against Pathogenic Bacteria

This study investigated the antibacterial properties of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. Ex Fr.) P. Kumm. extracts against various pathogenic bacteria. The fruiting bodies of fresh oyster mushrooms were collected from Mae Phai Boon Mushroom Farm in Ban Thung Nang Rao, Mueang District, Mahasarakham Province, and subjected to extraction using 95% ethanol and 95% ethyl acetate solvents. The effectiveness of the extracts in suppressing the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, encompassing Bacillus cereus, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi, Serratia marcescens, and Staphylococcus aureus, was assessed through the utilization of the paper disk diffusion technique. The results revealed that the crude extract obtained from the 95% ethanol solvent exhibited significant inhibitory effects against B. cereus, E. cloacae, P. aeruginosa, S. marcescens, and S. typhi, yielding inhibition zone diameters from 9.22 to 12.33 mm. In contrast, the crude extract from the 95% ethyl acetate solvent showed inhibitory activity only against E. coli, revealing an inhibition zone diameter of 12.00 mm. Additionally, the determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the 95% ethanol crude extract against P. aeruginosa and S. marcescens established a value of 150 mg/ml, and concomitantly, the minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) was also established at 150 mg/ml. However, it was observed that the 95% ethanol crude extract at a concentration of 15 mg/ml was incapable of suppressing the proliferation of E. coli in the MIC evaluations. These findings imply that the extracts originating from P. ostreatus possess inherent capacity as organic antibacterial agents targeting specific pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, these findings justify the necessity for additional scrutiny into their conceivable utilities within the domains of medicine and food preservation.

Development of a Sustainable Community Environmental Management Model by Using the Process Engage Educational Institutions and Communities

Background and Aims: The amount of municipal solid waste generated tended to increase during the year 2017-2019 and there is more reuse of municipal solid waste, in which incorrect disposal tends to decrease, but with the situation of the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 since the beginning of March 2020, and continued until a new wave of outbreaks in late 2020 and early 2021. The problem of solid waste is increasing, the Local authorities will collect and transport waste, which the municipality will do by itself, but some hire private companies to carry out the collection in the area for waste management problems that are mostly found as residual waste. Thus, this research was; (1) to study the problems and needs of sustainable community environmental management. (2) To find a model and develop a sustainable community environmental management model by using the participation process of educational institutions and communities. Materials and Methods: This research was a qualitative study in Kaeng Loengchan Sub-district, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province. The research tools were semi-structured, observational, and recording interviews with a target population of 30 participants. Use content analysis. Results: The results showed that; (1) The community environmental problem that is currently facing is the continuous increase of solid waste from consumption and household consumption which, if not properly managed, will cause chronic problems. (2) Sustainable community environmental management model found that (1) the implementation of the 5R principles in the household, (2) the establishment of a community waste bank, and (3) the use of an application system to help collect solid waste management data. Conclusion: The local government should develop further by incorporating them into local ordinances to develop and support the budget for expanding the results to other areas. And the development of a sustainable community environmental management model by using the participation process of educational institutions and communities.

Diversity and Traditional Utilization of the Zingiberaceae Plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, Central Thailand

The Zingiberaceae family boasts remarkable species diversity, with significant implications for conservation and resource management. The objective of this research is to study the diversity and traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae in Nakhon Nayok Province. Through field observations, herbarium specimens, interviews, and surveys, we documented the species, classified them into tribes, genera, and species, and analyzed their distribution across districts. The findings revealed a rich species diversity, encompassing 155 species from 16 genera and 3 tribes. The tribe Zingibereae displayed the highest species diversity (120 species), followed by Alpinieae (23 species) and Globbeae (12 species). These species were found in diverse ecosystems such as dry evergreen forests, mixed deciduous forests, and more. The study also identified the Mueang district as having the highest species count. Additionally, we explored the traditional utilization of Zingiberaceae plants in Nakhon Nayok Province, which encompasses various purposes including ornamental use, rituals, traditional medicine, and more. This research contributes valuable insights into the ecological and cultural significance of Zingiberaceae plants, identifies endangered species requiring conservation measures, and sheds light on the unique plant diversity and cultural heritage in Nakhon Nayok Province. These findings serve as a valuable resource for conservation efforts, sustainable utilization, and future research.

A Survey on Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Bilingual Education (Thai-Tai Yai based) for Border Schools in Mae Hong Son, Thailand

This paper aimed to carry out a preliminary survey on teachers’ attitudes towards bilingual education (Thai-Tai Yai based) for local schools in border areas of Pang Mu areas, Mueang district of Mae Hong Son Province of Thailand, to reveal 1) the feasibility and requirements of implementing MTB program(s) in border schools; 2) the nature and implementation of MTB materials; and 3) the nature and implementation of MTB curricula. The research population was 109 teachers from 18 educational institutions. The research instruments were 1) a survey form about language and language use in schools and 2) a questionnaire consisting of five sections: basic information of the respondents; opinions on the management of bilingual education; cost and need for creating primary bilingual media, bilingual courses; and suggestions, respectively. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively by using frequency, percentage, summation, and arithmetic mean. The results were that (1) the teachers were not ready for any form and aspect of teaching instructions—having few costs and making few demands for building and creating media for bilingual instructions in five related issues as follows: solid foundational media; primary media for listening-speaking Thai; preparation for reading-writing the Thai language; development of reading-writing skills in Tai Yai language with Thai characters; and enhancement of reading-writing skills with reading materials in Tai Yai language; (2) the teachers have few costs and needs for creating a bilingual model course in their schools on eight bases, namely: educational standards; Thai/Tai Yai languages; Thai/Tai Yai cultures; local needs conformity; basic language skills; multicultural understanding, Tai Yai cultural conservation; and teaching plans in bi/multilingual education, and; (3) the teachers lack knowledge, understanding of bi/multilingualism principles, and experiences. Conclusively, bilingual (Thai-Tai Yai) education was not a ready requirement for schools in Mae Hong Son border areas.

Widespread Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Outbreaks: Interventions and Control Measures, Surin Province, 2020

In 2020, Surin Province had the highest incidence proportion of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Thailand, primarily concentrated in Mueang District. Numerous outbreaks occurred in kindergarten schools and child development centers despite the implementation of prevention and control measures. This study aimed to evaluate these interventions using observation and interviews and assess associated factors for the prolonged outbreaks. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 37 facilities that reported HFMD outbreaks. Linear regression analysis was performed to assess the association between factors and the duration of the outbreak. There were 369 confirmed HFMD cases. The attack rate in child development centers was 11.6%; in kindergarten schools was 5.1%. Most facilities with outbreak followed the recommendations and control measures issued by the Department of Disease Control; however, improper sanitation was observed in some facilities. A high student-toilet ratio (coefficient 0.64 days, [95% CI 0.11–1.17]) and a high student-janitor ratio (coefficient 0.12 days, [95% CI 0.07-0.17]) were associated with a longer outbreak duration. Prevention and control measures should include promoting personal hygiene, using an appropriate concentration of disinfectant solution, training teachers about common communicable diseases, early screening for detection and isolation of sick children, and communication with parents about HFMD.

Consumer purchase behavior on brand-name products through online channels: A study of consumers in Muang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand

The objective of this research is to investigate consumer behavior and factors influencing the purchasing of brand-name products through online channels, specifically focusing on consumers in Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Provinceม. The study aims to gain insights into the behaviors and factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions in this specific region. The research will involve collecting data from a sample group of 400 participants. The statistical analysis will encompass descriptive statistics, such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, including the chi-square test, multiple regression analysis, and logistic regression analysis. The study findings reveal the following key insights: Firstly, personal factors, such as gender, occupation, and income, significantly impact the choice of purchasing channels, types of products purchased, preferred payment methods, average expenditure per purchase, and recipients of the purchased products. Secondly, risk factors play a crucial role in determining the preferred purchasing channels and payment methods among consumers. Thirdly, the acceptance of technology significantly influences the choice of payment methods adopted by consumers. Finally, perceived value factors have a significant impact on the choice of purchasing channels, primary motivations for making purchases, and preferred payment methods.

Molecular phylogeny and morphological studies reveal a 30‐year‐old rain tree (Samanea saman) maintains populations of Meloidogyne enterolobii, a new host plant in Thailand

AbstractSamanea saman (Jacq.) Merr., commonly known as rain tree, is a crucial shade tree with traditional medicinal properties. In our study, 50 soil samples were collected around the rhizosphere of rain tree in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Uttaradit, Khon Kaen and Ubon Ratchathani Provinces in Thailand. Meloidogyne populations were only found in soil samples from Mueang district, Khon Kaen Province and a 30‐year‐old rain tree exhibited root gall symptoms caused by root‐knot nematodes (Meloidogyne) on its adventitious roots. The species of the nematodes were identified based on its morphological and molecular characteristics. The results demonstrated that the perineal patterns and morphometrics of the nematodes were highly similar to the original description of M. enterolobii, except for a squarish dorsal arch and two faint lateral lines. During the molecular analysis, nematode DNA was extracted and amplified using three primer sets, C2F3/1108, D2A/D3B and MK7F/MK7R SCAR primer, to generate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products of 700, 750 and 520 bp, respectively. The polygenetic tree of the two markers displayed similarity among the COII and the 16S rRNA gene in mitochondria and the D2/D3 region in 28S rRNA. Therefore, the nematodes were identified as M. enterolobii Yang and Eisenback, 1983. This study reports a new host record of M. enterolobii on rain tree.