Nakhon Pathom Province Research Articles

The development of online marketing channel for safe vegetable in Thailand

This research aims were to; 1) to develop an online marketing channel for safe vegetable in Thailand. The research model was mixed methods. The theory of Extended Model of Internet Commerce Adoption (eMICA) was used as a research framework. The research area was Nakhon Pathom Province. The sample group was divided into 3 groups as follows; 1) 30 smart farmers who grow safe vegetables; 2) People who are involved in the safe vegetable business, including entrepreneurs and academics, were 10 people by using a specific randomization and 3) 400 people of online consumers by using simple randomization. The tools used were semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Then analyze the results for the development of online marketing channels. The research found that farmers had online marketing channels sorted by their sales as follows; Facebook 16 users, Instagram 5 users, online orders 7 users and Shopee 2 users. The results of the trial are sold through online marketing channels, when comparing the highest efficiency was Facebook channel where customers can reach at 78.23% and generate the most income at 68.15 percent. Research findings on shipping, packaging, and consumer behavior are emerging in the process of developing online marketing channels

X-ray spectroscopy study of ancient glass beads at Hor-Ek, Thailand

In ancient time, it is well known that glasses have been used in ornament and decorative objects in Thailand for several hundred years as implied by archaeological evidences such as glass beads and decorative glasses. In this work, the blue and red colored glass beads selected from the Hor-Ek archaeological site in Nakhon Pathom province (central Thailand) have been characterized chemical composition using a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and a particle induced X-ray emission spectroscopy (PIXE). Cu-K-edge XANES (X-ray absorption near edge structure) of the selected samples is also carried out in fluorescent mode in order to determine the oxidation state. The results showed that the beads are all the LMHK-based glass (low magnesia, high potash). The red and blue tonalities are affected by copper with different oxidation states, and/or the summation of copper and cobalt. The shape and composition of these ancient glass beads are similar to those collected from other four sites in southern Thailand such as Khlong Thom, Phu Khao Thong, Nang Yon, and Thung Thuk and the foreign countries such as India, China, and Vietnam. These detailsindicate the long-distance trade and exchange network in ancient maritime.

Cultural identity of waterfront community markets along Tha Chin River: A case study of Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces

Cultural identity of waterfront community markets along Tha Chin River: A case study of Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces

Causal model of farmers’ intention to engage in sustainable agricultural practices in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand

Causal model of farmers’ intention to engage in sustainable agricultural practices in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand

Natural Dye and Sociocultural Changes in the Lao Krang Weaving Communities of Nakhon Pathom Province

AbstractThis is a qualitative investigation to assess the current situation of traditional weaving among the Lao Krang people of Thailand, with an emphasis on the natural dyeing techniques and colors that make Lao Krang fabric unique. Data was gathered from documentary analysis and field research through questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Results show that there is an increased reliance on synthetic dyes in the communities studied. Although the Lao Krang have a rich history of producing naturally dyed woven products, their current processes almost entirely forgo the traditional dyeing methods in favor of more efficient chemical products. There has been a significant impact of this shift on the nature of the Lao Krang identity and the role of women in the community.

Managing the Traditional Knowledge of Ethnic Lao Khrang Communities in Nakhon Pathom Province to Drive Community Development

Managing the Traditional Knowledge of Ethnic Lao Khrang Communities in Nakhon Pathom Province to Drive Community Development

A new species of the praying mantis genus Euchomenella Giglio-Tos, 1916 (Mantodea: Deroplatyidae) from Thailand

A new species, Euchomenella kasetsart sp. n., is described based on the male and female collected from Nakhon Pathom Province, central Thailand. The new species can be easily distinguished from other Oriental congeners by the smaller pronotal proportion.

Coaction of bio-sorption and bio-filtration for the remediation of domestic and agricultural wastewater contaminated with heavy metal

Most heavy metals are well known for their toxicity and carcinogenic properties and when disposed-off through wastewater from anthropological activities poses a serious threat to the human population and other living organisms of the receiving body. The presence of heavy metals also hampers biodegrading potential for microorganism to remediate wastewater due to theirs toxic-inhibition. In this study we combine the coaction of bio-sorption and bio-filtration with aim to improve the remediation efficiency of the Copper (Cu2+) contaminated domestic and agricultural wastewater samples in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand. Rice husk, agricultural waste from rice farming abundant in the area, was used as natural bio-sorbent material and tested to identify its optimum adsorption conditions. The adsorbed wastewater after sorption was fed through bio-filtration tank (sand-filled and bio-augmented with Pseudomonas stutzeri DMST 28410) and underwent bio-filtration regimes to complete the coaction remediation. Results from the present study showed rice husk grounded to the size of 106μm powder at optimal sorption conditions (pH 7, dosage 10g/L, mixing rate 150rpm., sorption time 90min., initial Cu2+ concentration 12mg/L) was effective and removed more than 40% of the metal concentration from the wastewater samples. For domestic wastewater, coaction with bio-filtration further improved the copper removal efficiency up to 96% when treated for 180min. Poultry farm wastewater yielded similar copper removal results, with sorption accounted for about 36% and coaction with bio-filtration totalling up to 97% copper removal. Wastewater parameter, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) from both sources after bio-sorption exhibited rises in concentration. This poses the need to further explore other pre-treatment methods for rice husk for it to fully be utilized as bio-sorbent in the removal of copper and other heavy metals from wastewater.

A Study of the Technique for Assessment of Locations and Conditions of the Underground Pipeline: Case Study for Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

Underground pipeline systems in Thailand have been used for a long time. Lack of maintenances and longtime using cause a lot of damages. The water distribution systems are affected by the quality of water from contaminations and the quantity of water from leaking. As well as the sewer systems may flow through and contaminate the groundwater. Due to the long period of time of using underground pipeline systems, the verification of the underground location is need before testing the conditions of the systems with undisturbed area methods. This study focuses on the collection of the underground utilities locating methods and the conditions assessment methods. We also apply one suitable method for our case study area which is Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. The results show the collection of methods to verify the underground location and conditions systems as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Results also describe about conventional CCTV with push-rod camera for assessing underground pipeline systems for Nakhon Pathom province and the locations verification is fitted with ground penetrating radar, infrared thermography and acoustic location system. The design of a mobile robot to be flexible according to the pipe size and the creation of a computer program that can analyze the most suitable methods for examining buried pipes is a good option for further expansion in the future.

Do Gender Differences Affect the Psychological Well-being of High Schoolers in Thailand?

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to examine factors affecting the psychological well-being of female and male Thai students, and to compare gender differences in a psychological well-being promotion model. Participants were 624 students from three secondary schools in Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom provinces, Thailand. Data were collected in 2018 through self-administered questionnaires, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling. Findings indicated that all factors from the psychological well-being promotion model influenced psychological well-being among female and male students. Resilience and mindfulness were the strongest predictors affecting psychological well-being in both female and male students. Furthermore, there were not any gender differences concerning predictors and statistical parameters of psychological well-being among Thai secondary school students. Nurse educators or healthcare providers may offer interventions to enhance students’ well-being by strengthening resilience, mindfulness, self-efficacy, and social support. The same interventions, considering their preferences, may be provided to both male and female students. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions using rigorous research methodology.

Determinants of productivity and efficiency of okra production for export in Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces, Thailand

Agriculture is the prime source of economic activities, especially in Asia. In the okra export market channels, Japan was a major importer, yet suspended all importation of okra from Thailand, according to the promulgation of the Positive List System. This study aimed to: 1) estimate one particular type of productive efficiency, viz. technical efficiency, in okra production in Thailand's Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces, by using a Cobb-Douglas production function for single okra output and multiple inputs. The analysis applied the Stochastic Production Frontier; 2) investigate the determinants of production efficiency by using Tobit regression. Based on data collected from 222 okra farming households in two provinces, who contracted with private companies to produce okra for export. The results revealed that the average technical efficiency of okra production among the samples in Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces was 81.45%. Furthermore, the results showed that okra growers' gender, age, formal years of schooling, number of family members engaged in okra production, and hired labour had positive relationships with efficiency scores. While years of experience in okra production had a negative effect.

Determinants of productivity and efficiency of okra production for export in Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces, Thailand

Determinants of productivity and efficiency of okra production for export in Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom Provinces, Thailand

Measurement of radon concentrations and effective dose assessment in groundwater from Kamphaeng-Saen district, Nakhon Pathom province and Ban-Pong district, Ratchaburi province

Radon monitoring has been increasingly conducted worldwide because it is considered as the hazardous effects on the human healthy, probably making an increased cancer risk when people received radon by inhalation of air and ingestion of water containing high concentrations over extended periods of time. Radon is natural occurring radionuclides found in the rock, soil and water, and can therefore enter in the water supplies used for drinking water. The objective in this study was to determine the radon level in groundwater in order to set up a policy on water management. The groundwater radon concentrations were measured by RAD7 device with RAD H2O technique following a protocol proposed by the manufacturer from 26 groundwater samples randomized in Kamphaeng-Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province and Ban-Pong District, Ratchaburi Province where the groundwater has been frequently used for public tap water. The results show that the radon concentrations range between 0.05 and 2.51 BqL–1 with an average value of 0.95 BqL–1. All measured radon concentrations are well below the allowed maximum contamination level (MCL) of radon concentration in water of 11 BqL-1, proposed by US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The annual effective doses of adults calculated for inhalation and ingestion are below 12.74 µSvy–1, and also well lower than the safe limit (100 µSvy–1) recommended by World Health Organization and EU Council. Thus radon in groundwater of this study do not pose any significant health risk to the public.

Development of Cytochrome B, a new candidate gene for a high accuracy detection of Fasciola eggs in fecal specimens

Fasciolosis among domestic ruminants has resulted in a decrease in the production of milk products and has occasionally led to the deaths of young ruminants due to of acute infections. This study aimed to discriminate between the eggs of Fasciola gigantica and other trematode eggs in samples collected from ruminant feces specimens using PCR-based methods with the new candidate gene Cytochrome B (CYTB). A species-specific primer was developed with a high degree of sensitivity (3.285 pg). The primer was able to amplify the F. gigantica genomic DNA and there were no positive results with the other related trematodes (Paramphistomum sp., Orthocoelium sp., Fischoederius sp., Calicophoron sp., Echinostoma revolutum, E. cinetorchis, E. ilocanum and Isthmiophora hortensis), freshwater snails (Lymnaea auricularia, Bithynia siamensis, Indoplanorbis exustus, Melanoides tuberculata, Tarebia granifera) or definitive hosts (Bos primigenius and Bubalus bubalis). The minimum concentration of DNA from eggs that could be give a positive result was 3.285 pg. Moreover, the results of the study confirmed the existence of F. gigantica in Nakhon Pathom Province with a high prevalence (28.57%) and revealed the area of infection through epidemiological mapping. Thus, the species-specific primer and epidemiological data in this study may be helpful for use in epidemiological studies, phylogenetic studies and veterinary studies in the future.

The Physical and Optical Properties of Glasses from Local Sand in Nakhon Pathom Province

In this work, local sand in Mueang and Kamphaeng Saen district of Nakhon Pathom Province were used as raw material in glasses. The glass samples were prepared in formula 45SiO2 : 20B2O3 : 10BaO : 25Na2O by melt and quenching technique. Four difference raw SiO2 of glass samples were prepared by local general (GM) and fine sand of Mueang size 150 μm (GM150) and local general (GK) and fine sand of Kamphaeng Saen size 150 μm (GK150). These samples were investigated physical and optical properties to compare with glass from high silica commercial grade (GS). The density and refractive index values of glass from local sand have close to reference glass around 2.6700-2.6896 g/cm3 and 1.5376-1.5391, respectively. The Vicker’s hardness of glasses were in good acceptable values around 393.2-465 HV. While, the optical properties of glasses from local sand were differed to reference glass. The absorption spectra of glasses from local sand were occurred the contamination of Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions in wavelength of 440 nm and 1,050 nm. This contamination of iron oxide was obtained from local sand. However, this experiment demonstrates that possibility of utilizing local sand in glass production.

<p class="HeadingRunIn"><strong>Population Dynamics and Seasonal Occurrence of Adult <em>Amphipsyche meridiana</em> Ulmer 1902 (Trichoptera: Hydropsychidae) in an Irrigation Pond Outlet</strong></p>

Population dynamics and seasonal occurrence of adult Amphipsyche meridiana Ulmer, 1902 (Trichoptera: Hydropsychidae) in an irrigation pond outlet at Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom Province were determined, with the influence of air temperature, wind speed, precipitation and relative humidity on its population density being evaluated. Samples were collected monthly from January to December 2013 by light trapping. Monthly sampling records for adults collected were 24876, 2605, 29344, 43632, 18684, 16524, 29871, 15183, 10548, 17100, 7695 and 15678, respectively. An increase in the number of adults collected was observed from January to July with peaks of 43,632 (18.83%) in April. A remarkable decrease in the number of insects collected was observed in the months after August. There was an increase in the number of adults most influenced by the decrease in precipitation and relative humidity.

Influential Factors towards Political Participation of Thai Local Senior Citizens

The purposes of this study were to investigate the levels of knowledge and political participation of local senior citizens and discriminant factors inhibiting the participation in local politics of senior citizens. The population of this quantitative research was senior citizens aged over 60 years old in Nakhon Pathom province. The sample size of 420 senior citizens was drawn by a multi-stage random sampling technique. A questionnaire was used as a research instrument. The findings revealed that a majority of senior citizens participated in a local politics at a low-to-moderate level (60.95%), followed by a high level (39.05%). Regarding their knowledge about political participation, the findings revealed that both groups of participants were most aware about rights in political participation. For political participation, both groups showed that they had low engagement in political auditing and local politics activities. Discriminant analysis of two groups revealed influencing predictors of local political participation among senior citizens in the following order: were (1) knowledge of duties, (2) knowledge of freedoms, (3) being informed about political participation, (4) knowledge of rights, and (5) income. The discriminant analysis of influential factors on local political participation of senior citizens had its discriminant power at a high level of 80.70%. The study revealed that the government must promote and prioritize political participation by providing knowledge of political rights, duties, and freedoms.

Inhibitory Effects on Clinical Isolated Bacteria and Simultaneous HPLC Quantitative Analysis of Flavone Contents in Extracts from Oroxylum indicum

Oroxylum indicum is a medicinal plant in Thailand, which has been used as a tonic and for the treatment of various diseases. Extracts from various parts of O. indicum were reported as promoting in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Phytochemical analysis suggested that this plant contained some flavones. O. indicum fruit and seed water and ethanol extracts and their major flavonoids including baicalein, baicalin, and chrysin were tested for in vitro antibacterial activities on four clinical isolated bacteria, namely, Staphylococcus intermedius, Streptococcus suis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and β-Escherichia coli, using a broth micro-dilution assay. The amounts of these three major flavonoids were also quantitatively analyzed using the high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method. O. indicum fruit ethanol extract from Nakhon Pathom province (OFNE) promoted the strongest antimicrobial activity against four clinical pathogenic bacteria, including S. intermedius (IC50 = 1.30 mg/mL), S. suis (13.59% inhibition at 7.81 mg/mL), P. aeruginosa (IC50 = 39.20 mg/mL), and β-E. coli (IC50 = 66.85 mg/mL). Baicalin showed high in vitro antibacterial effect to all tested bacteria. From the optimized and validated HPLC method, baicalin, baicalein, and chrysin contents in O. indicum extracts were 0.19 ± 0.00 − 9.45 ± 0.13, 0.14 ± 0.00 − 1.27 ± 0.02, and 0.02 ± 0.00 − 0.96 ± 0.02 g/100 g extract, respectively. Baicalin was found to be the major compound in O. indicum seed extract followed by baicalein, whereas chrysin was found in lower amounts than the amounts of the other two flavonoids in all O. indicum extracts.

Effectiveness of increase health volunteer ability program in basic care for the dependent elderly in the communities, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study and compare knowledge and skills in basic care for the dependent elderly of health volunteers before and after the increase in ability program participation. Design/methodology/approach Quasi experimental research includes one group pretest-posttest design. The research was conducted from January to March 2018. The samples were 30 health volunteers in Nakorn Pathom Province selected by purposive sampling. They were all female, aged 20–50 years, with minimal education level of early secondary school and were current or former health volunteers. The increase ability program consisted of lecture and skill practice by demonstration and individual replay demonstration. The program duration was 30 h with 19 h of skill practice and 2 days of site visit to the dependent elderly’ homes. The tool for collecting data was a questionnaire for the evaluation of knowledge and skills in basic care for the dependent elderly. The data were analyzed by means, standard deviation and paired t-test. Findings After the increase in ability program participation, the health volunteers had very good level of knowledge in basic care for the dependent elderly with statistical significance (p<0.01) and had most correct skills in basic care for the dependent elderly with a score of 9 from 11 items. Originality/value Knowledge and skills in basic care for the dependent elderly of the health volunteers increased to a very good level after program participation. Thailand should provide periodic and continuous training program to increase health volunteers’ knowledge and skills in basic elderly care to provide care for the elderly with most benefits.

Association Between Fruit/Vegetable Consumption and Mental-Health-Related Quality of Life, Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Longitudinal Study in Thailand

Background: Fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with improvements in mental health, but few studies examined this relationship longitudinally. Objectives: The current study aimed at assessing the effect of fruit and vegetable consumption on mental-health-related quality of life, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorders. Methods: The study analyzed four waves of longitudinal trial data collected from 442 temple members with prehypertension and/or prediabetes, randomly selected from 12 Buddhist temples in Nakhon Pathom province from 2016 to 2018. The longitudinal associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and three mental-health-measures were calculated using generalized estimating equations (GEE). Results: Results of GEE predicting mental-health-related quality of life indicated that more frequent fruit consumption (P = 0.485) was not, but more frequent vegetable consumption (P = 0.027) was in the fully adjusted model associated with greater mental-health-related quality of life. Fruit and vegetable consumption (P = 0.033) was associated with greater mental-health-related quality of life only in the unadjusted model. More frequent fruit (P = 0.566 and P = 0.751, respectively), vegetable (P = 0.173 and P = 0.399), and fruit and vegetable consumption (P = 0.252 and P = 0.634, respectively) did not significantly reduce the risk of major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Conclusions: The current longitudinal study did not find evidence that more frequent fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with mental-health-related quality of life, depression, and anxiety. However, more frequent vegetable consumption was associated with greater mental-health-related quality of life.