Research and Development Journal Sisaket Rajabhat University

Current Situation and Development Directions of Railway Transport in Thailand and the ASEAN Region

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research, titled “Current Status and Development Guidelines for Rail Transport in Thailand and the ASEAN Region,” aims to examine the current state of rail infrastructure, analyze logistics connectivity, and formulate strategic recommendations for Thailand’s transition into an ASEAN rail hub. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing statistical secondary data analysis and in-depth interviews with industry experts to assess the nation’s competitiveness across multiple dimensions.

In the first phase, the assessment of the current status reveals that Thailand’s double-track rail network has expanded to cover over 3,150 kilometers of strategic routes. This expansion has increased line capacity from 54 trains per day to 150-200 trains per day and reduced waiting times for train crossings by an average of 30-50%. However, the modal share of rail freight remains at approximately 7-9%, which is below the National Strategic Goal of 15%, primarily due to constraints in seamless connectivity at major freight terminals. The second phase, focusing on ASEAN connectivity, finds that the North-South Economic Corridor (NSEC)—particularly the Thailand-Laos-China route—has seen an average annual increase of 25% in freight volume through the Nong Khai border since 2022. The analysis indicates that standardizing signaling systems to ETCS Level 1 could increase the average speed of cross-border freight trains from 40 km/h to 70-80 km/h, potentially reducing cross-border logistics costs by 15-20% compared to road transport. In the third phase, the research proposes a roadmap to elevate Thailand as a regional hub through the development of Dry Ports in four strategic provinces: Chachoengsao (supporting the EEC), Khon Kaen (linking Laos-China), Nakhon Ratchasima (the Gateway to the Northeast), and Nakhon Sawan (the Northern Hub). These developments are projected to reduce logistics costs relative to GDP to 10-11% by 2027. Additionally, the study recommends establishing a Railway Technology Research and Development Institute to produce 2,500 specialized personnel annually to meet the labor demands of the ASEAN rail market. The findings suggest that integrating these four dry ports with the double-track network will be a critical mechanism in driving Thailand toward becoming the region's most vital and sustainable strategic transportation intersection.

Chemical, physical and sensory properties of black garlic Thung Kula Sisaket

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aimed to investigate the chemical, physical, and sensory acceptability properties of black garlic produced from Thai multi-clove garlic, Thai single-clove garlic, and Chinese multi-clove garlic. Fresh garlic samples were aged in a hot-air chamber at 70°C and 80% relative humidity for 0, 7, 12, 14, 21, and 28 days. Physical and chemical properties, including color parameters (L*, a*, b*, and ∆E), water activity (aw), and moisture content, were analyzed. Sensory evaluation was conducted using 50 untrained panelists. The results showed that aging time significantly affected the physical and chemical properties of black garlic (p<0.05). Water activity and lightness (L*) values decreased with increasing aging time, whereas the total color difference (∆E) increased in all garlic samples. Thai multi-clove black garlic exhibited the lowest water activity after 28 days of aging (0.80±0.01), while Chinese multi-clove black garlic showed the highest total color difference (∆E = 11.62±3.70). Sensory evaluation revealed that black garlic produced from Thai garlic varieties received higher scores for flavor, texture, and overall acceptability than black garlic produced from Chinese garlic. These findings indicate that both garlic variety and aging duration significantly influence black garlic quality and provide useful information for the development of high-quality black garlic products to enhance the value of Geographical Indication (GI) garlic from Sisaket Province, Thailand.

Information systems support appropriate research operations for decision making Sisaket Rajabhat University

Arisaphat Chakkabud — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The information system supporting appropriate research operations for decision making at Sisaket Rajabhat University was developed with the following objectives: (1) to study and develop an information system to support research operations for decision-making at Sisaket Rajabhat University, and (2) to evaluate the efficiency of the developed information system. The sample group used in the research was 30 experts, operational staff, lecturers, and researchers at Sisaket Rajabhat University. The selection was done by purposive sampling. The tool for evaluating the system efficiency used a five-point rating scale questionnaire completed by computer experts, operational staff, and committee members. The statistics used for data analysis were mean and standard deviation.

The findings revealed that: 1. The developed information system should be structured into three user groups: 1) practitioners 2) lecturers/researchers 3) general public. Each user group is assigned different access privileges. The developed system can store, edit, delete, upload, search for up-to-date online data, and provide an online search function that allows users to retrieve both current and historical information at any time. The information system is updated to be current and the system administrator updates the data regularly. The information system can view the research project database, the publication of researchers, the publication of research results and publications, the publication of innovation and invention data, and the publication of research service area data. The system can be accessed at any time, and documents can be downloaded for immediate use. 2. The efficiency evaluation conducted by experts, operational staff, lecturers/researchers, and members of the general public indicated that the developed system achieved a high level of efficiency. The system was found to be appropriate, consistent with users’ needs, and suitable for practical implementation.

The Creation of Augmented Reality Technology from a Reconstruction of Phimai Sanctuary, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, to Promote Cultural Tourism

hawa wongpongkham — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to study the architectural style of Phimai Historical Park in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, based on Khmer architectural elements, to create a hypothetical model using augmented reality (AR) technology. The research employs a qualitative research method.

The study's findings indicate that the elements within the inner gallery of Phimai Sanctuary consist of the following architectural components. The main sanctuary is the largest and most significant structure, built to enshrine sacred images. Its ground plan is an indented corners square with four entrances, featuring the porches projecting from the northern, eastern, and western sides, while the southern entrance consists of a mandapa for conducting religious rituals. To the northwest lies Prang Hin Daeng, a tall sanctuary with an indented corner square layout and porches on all four sides. The top of the building is a tall and slender with the Nga-niam and a corn-cob-style finial. To the southwest is Prang Bhramadat, which is like Prang Hin Daeng in terms of architectural style but differs in its construction materials, height, and the decorative elements of its top. The bannalai are rectangular buildings on elevated bases, facing the mandapa, and were constructed to store scriptures and ritual items. All these structures are enclosed by an inner gallery, which serves to demarcate the sacred ground. This research presents the reconstruction of Phimai Sanctuary through an Augmented Reality application. The project is intended to develop and promote cultural tourism by offering visitors an enhanced and interactive experience, as well as to increase the potential of using modern technology for educational purposes in the fields of archaeology and architecture, which can lead to a contribution to a sustainable framework for the conservation and development of cultural heritage sites.

The Effects of Role-Playing Activities Combined with Active Learning on Students’ Understanding of Citizens’ Roles in a Democratic System: A Case Study of Matthayom Suksa 1 Students at Wat Tongpu School

veeravit boonsong, Jiaranai Mueansuwan — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were: 1. to compare the students’ learning achievement before and after participating in role-playing activities integrated with active learning, 2. to study students’ satisfaction toward the role-playing activities integrated with active learning, and 3. to analyze guidelines for organizing social studies learning activities that promote an understanding of citizens’ roles in a democratic system. The sample group consisted of 25 Mathayom Suksa 1/1 students from Wat Tongpu School, obtained through simple random sampling using the classroom as the sampling unit. The research instruments included 15 lesson plans, a 30-item learning achievement test, a 16-item student satisfaction questionnaire, and a 9-item semi-structured interview form. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and paired-sample t-test.

The results revealed that: 1. students’ learning achievement after participating in the activities was significantly higher than before the instruction at the .05 level; 2. students’ satisfaction toward the role-playing activities integrated with active learning was at a high level (𝑥̄ = 4.49, S.D. = 0.45); and 3. guidelines for organizing learning activities that promote students’ understanding of citizens’ roles in a democratic system consisted of three main aspects: 1) designing activities connected to students’ real-life experiences, 2) organizing activities emphasizing participation and collaborative learning, and 3) encouraging teachers to act as facilitators to stimulate analytical thinking and reflective learning.

The Effective Model of Internal Quality Assurance Management at Anubanwatprato School in Affiliation of Sisaket Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

Rampai Odton — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to 1) develop the effective model of internal quality assurance management at Anubanwatprato school 2) assess the model and 3) study of the results of implementing the model. The research key informant groups in in-depth interviews were 7 educational administration experts, which is obtained from specific selection, the research population used in assess the model included administrators, teachers, basic education committee members, and parents of students, totaling 1,062 people. The target group were Anubanwatprato school students in the academic year 2024, totaling 1,114 people. The tools used in the research were document synthesis form, a structured interview, the model evaluation form, and a model implementation result recording form. Data were analyzed using content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

The results indicated that:

The effective model of internal quality assurance management at Anuban watprato school consisted of input such as educational standard analysis, generation alpha need, resources and context, transformation process such as PDCA cycle, strategic management, Implementation, early childhood management, basic education management, active learning, and outputs such as student characteristics, and stakeholder expectations, together with 1) principles, 2) objectives, 3) process 4) success conditions and 5) appraise the model.
The effective model of internal quality assurance management at Anuban watprato school revealed that its overall appropriateness, feasibility, and utility were all at the highest levels.
Early childhood students which pass the developmental assessment results in 4 domains were increased more than academic year 2023, which is the baseline year (2.29 percent on average). Primary students which pass the developmental assessment results in reading, analysis thinking, and writing were increased more than academic year 2023, which is the baseline year (.40 percent on average). Primary students’ year 1 which pass the Reading Test scores (RT) were increased more than academic year 2022, which is the baseline year (21.02 percent on average). Primary students’ year 3 which pass the National Test scores (NT) were increased more than academic year 2022, which is the baseline year (4.53 percent on average). Primary students’year 6 which pass the O-NET scores were increased more than academic year 2022, which is the baseline year (3.05 percent on average). Primary students’year 9 which pass the O-NET scores were increased more than academic year 2022, which is the baseline year (.46 percent on average).