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A Case Study of LAOs in Nakhon Pathom

Abstract

Abstract

     This research has three objectives: 1) To develop Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP)  indicators of the application of the Local Administrative Organization (LAO)  2) To study the SEP level  of  LAOs, and 3) To synthesize the processes and mechanisms of participatory action, according to the “Pracha Rath guidelines.”

     This study chose four local administrations selected in Nakhon Pathom Province as case studies namely: Tambon Wat Khae local administrative organization, TambonWat Lamood local administrative organization,  Tambon Khlong Nok Krathoong local administrative organization and the municipality of Tambon Khlong Yuong. Research was conducted using a triangulation method for data collection and validation.  Important tools include document analysis, group discussion, in-depth interview, a survey of levels of satisfaction with local administration service, participatory and non-participatory observation, eavesdropping, and supported by empirical evidence.

     The findings were as follows: 1) research developed “15 Indicators of Sufficiency Economy Development” reflecting the nature of responsibilities of LAOs. Among them, 12 of which were core indicators, and 3 additional specific ones.  All focused on fundamental economic development, in response to the “Thailand 4.0” and “Pracha Rath” concepts. 2) All administrative units practice Sufficiency Economy at a level of “comprehension”, that can also been interpreted as "organizations advocated for well-being for all their members or being a happy organization".  Thus the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy can be interpreted as being advanced to the level of “way of thinking”.   Success factors include the leadership of the local administration, whose most important personal factors were transparent management, good governance, and good relationships in generating a happy work-place.  3) Synthesizing the processes and mechanisms of participatory action according to the “Pracha Rath” guidelines will raise the level of SEP by establishing a "platform for think tank", a space for people to express their opinions on various forms of development, and a "physical platform" as working groups for area-based development from different regions on various issues.