The History, Administration Background and the Role of the Community Radio Station “Surao Dang” in Nonthaburi between 2009–2019

Abstract

This article aims to study the history, administration background and the role of the Community Radio Station of the Darul Abidin Mosque, also known as “Surao Dang” (The Red Mosque), between 2009 to 2019. The study shows that the FM100.75MHz Surao Dang Community Radio Station was founded in 2009 in accordance with the government's policy which encourages people to establish radio broadcasting facilities to reflect the needs of the local community. The principal      goal of the station is to spread the Islamic doctrines without being concerned with  business profits and regardless of political benefits.

The administration of this community radio station is notable in 3 respects ;
1) policy management which uses an independent management system, 2) personnel management that encourages people in the community to own and participate in media production, and 3) budget management which manages the money acquired primarily  from fundraising opportunities.

Although the Surao Dang Community Radio Station is a radio station with a small infrastructure, the administration and program format is conducive to improving the quality of people’s lives. Surao Dang has become a community asset that has strengthened the community and has forged  a network of cooperation between communities continually up to the present.