Asian Political Science Review

NETWORK INNOVATION TO ENHANCE SPATIAL POTENTIAL BORDER ECONOMIC CITY WITH A QUADRUPLE HELIX MODEL

Chula Muangklam — 2024-11-17

This research aims to study the spatial potential of border economic cities, to create a network innovation mechanism to enhance the spatial potential of border economic cities with a Quadruple Helix model, to study the guidelines for driving the enhancement of the spatial potential of border economic cities with network innovation, and to critique the study results to study policy alternatives to set as policy proposals to enhance the spatial potential of border economic cities. The study emphasized participatory action research methods with Stakeholders developing at the Phu doo International Point of Entry, using various qualitative data collection methods, including document studies, in-depth interviews, workshops, and focus groups. The study found that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a lack of stimulation for tourism and the local economy. Under the spatial potential leading to the creation of a mechanism to drive development with primary mechanisms and secondary mechanisms from the network innovation group under 4 driver issues: tourism, logistics system, research and education, and economy) 4 enablers issues: controlling the COVID-19 situation, medicine and referrals, international relations, and peace and order to create a guideline to drive the elevation of spatial potential to policy proposals to drive the development of the area into a new growth city. Developing a logistics transport system linking international border trade, creating agreements in various dimensions and developing international relations, developing a medical and referral system, and preparing for emerging disease situations.

INNOVATION DRIVES THE COMMUNITY TOWARDS A DEMOCRATIC INTELLECTUAL SOCIETY OF THE PEOPLE

Ketsada Phathong — 2024-12-15

This study focuses on fostering a democratic intellectual society in Nakhon Pathom Province of Thailand by exploring concepts, accessibility, and strategies for development. The research objectives were to 1) synthesize the concept of a democratic intellectual society, 2) assess the community's level of access to such a society, and 3) develop strategies and innovations to guide communities toward this goal. Key findings identified six elements of a democratic intellectual society: political participation, interest in politics, democratic family structures, faith in democracy, community engagement, and concept refinement. Nakhon Pathom exhibited high understanding and access levels across these dimensions. Three critical factors influencing democracy were identified: political participation, democratic behavior, and leadership, all statistically significant. The study developed eight general guidelines and 67 specific strategies for promoting democracy, achieving a 99.2% expert approval rate. In conclusion, Nakhon Pathom demonstrates strong democratic engagement, with well-defined strategies and innovations providing a clear path for future progress.

RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN THAILAND'S NATIONAL PARKS: LESSONS IN COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE FOR ECOTOURISM

Noppon AKAHAT — 2024-12-15

The research aimed to study the lessons learned from operations for resolving conflicts in using national park areas in Thailand with the concept of collaborative governance to promote decentralization in community-based ecotourism management from the case study of Ban Luang, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai. The research findings indicate that the lessons learned from the case study have established collaboration among various stakeholders in the area, including Doi Inthanon National Park, Ban Luang Sub-District Municipality, Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, Sustainable Development Foundation (Northern Region), Thai Forest Conservation Foundation, and community-based tourism entrepreneurs. This collaboration has continuously addressed conflicts related to managing community land use within the area designated as Doi Inthanon National Park since 2013 under the initiative "Inthanon Family. Then, in part of the analysis of potential conditions leading to the establishment of collaborative governance for promoting decentralization in land management within the conservation areas where community-based ecotourism found four suitable conditions: 1) shaping collaboration among relevant stakeholders; 2) establishing mutual trust-building processes; 3) implementing collaborative decision-making processes; and 4) setting common goals to achieve expected outcomes together, which has led to the creation of suggestions for ways to resolve conflicts in the use of national park areas in Thailand with the concept of collaborative governance to promote decentralization in community-based ecotourism management.