The Study of Operation of National Village and Community Fund in The Central Region

Abstract

This Article aimed to 1) study the operational performance of the National Village and Urban Community Fund in Thailand’s Central Region; (2) analyze the factors influencing its operations; and (3) propose developing guidelines for enhancing its effectiveness. This study employed a quantitative research design and utilized structured questionnaires to collect data from a sample of 400 stakeholders directly involved in the fund’s operations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics—comprising frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation—and inferential statistics, specifically multiple regression analysis.

The results revealed that 1) participants possessed a comprehensive understanding of the fund's operational framework. Administrators and related personnel demonstrated a high level of knowledge and adherence to the fund's prescribed regulations and objectives. (2) Resource availability was identified as a critical factor significantly contributing to the fund’s operational efficiency and appropriateness. (3) The key development guidelines for the operations of the National Village and Urban Community Fund in Thailand’s Central Region is to continuously develop the potential of relevant personnel, particularly fund operators to ensure the possess the knowledge, skill and expertise to efficiently carry out the various activities of the National Village and Urban Community Fund in Thailand’s Central Region and promoting personnel with desirable characteristics to enhance the sustainable efficiency of operationals under the responsibilities of the National Village and Urban Community Fund in Thailand’s Central Region.