Journal of Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Thepsatri Rajabhat University

The Management of Wastewater by Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

2025-07-01T16:05:51+07:00

This study aimed to examine the wastewater situation, management measures and practices, as well as the problems and obstacles associated with wastewater management in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya City Municipality, and to propose effective management guidelines. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing documentary analysis and in-depth interviews with four groups of key informants: 1. municipal administrators, 2. personnel responsible for wastewater treatment systems, 3. representatives of the public sector, and 4. local academics. The research instrument included semi-structured interviews and content analysis was employed for data analysis.

The findings revealed that wastewater in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya City Municipality primarily originates from households, commercial buildings, markets, restaurants, and hotels, many of which lack proper treatment in accordance with standards. The municipality currently employs a combined sewer system that conveys wastewater to centralized treatment ponds, utilizing an oxidation ditch (OD) process. Key challenges in wastewater management include engineering limitations of the treatment system, urban planning constraints, legal issues, budget limitations, and insufficient participation from both the public and government sectors. The study proposes that effective wastewater management should focus on improving administrative management, enhancing participation from both public and governmental sectors, and developing integrated innovations to support sustainable wastewater management.

Collaborative Governance of Kabok Tia Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Kabok Tia Community Tourism Development of Noen Kham District, Chainat

2025-07-20T10:34:46+07:00

This quantitative study aimed to examine the factors of collaborative governance within the Kabok Tia Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) that influence community tourism development in Kabok Tia, Noen Kham District, Chainat Province. The study population, consisting of 48 individuals—including SAO administrators, council members, and staff—was used as the sample. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire comprising four sections with a total of 16 items. The instrument demonstrated high reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.935. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and multiple regression analysis.

The findings revealed that: 1. organizational leadership was the most influential factor in collaborative governance for community tourism development, followed by cooperation formation, inter-organizational relationship structure, and administrative processes, respectively; 2. the SAO’s community tourism development activities were most prominent in identifying community potential and fostering collaborative development, followed by exploring tourism opportunities and promoting communication channels, whereas activities related to enhancing learning for quality of life were least emphasized; and 3. collaborative governance factors significantly affecting community tourism development were leadership and administrative process factors (p < .05), while inter-organizational relationship structure and cooperation formation factors were not statistically significant.

Service Innovations Affecting Tourists’ Decision - Making in Choosing Hotel Services Along the Andaman Coast

2025-07-01T11:52:13+07:00

This study aimed to: 1. examine differences in tourists’ hotel selection decisions along the Andaman coast based on demographic characteristics; 2. investigate differences in decision-making based on tourism behavior; and 3. analyze the influence of service innovation on tourists’ hotel selection decisions. The sample consisted of 837 tourists who had previously used hotel services in Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi provinces. Data collected from a structured questionnaire covering four dimensions. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis.

The findings indicated that: 1. tourists’ hotel selection decisions differed significantly by gender, age, marital status, occupation, and nationality (p < .05); 2. decision-making also varied significantly according to tourism behavior, particularly travel purpose and travel companions (p < .05); and 3. service innovation—specifically technological, process, and experiential innovations—had a statistically significant effect on hotel selection decisions. These findings suggest that hotel operators can leverage service innovation to better address nuanced customer needs and develop personalized experiences, thereby enhancing long-term customer satisfaction and competitiveness in the Andaman tourism market.

Enterprise Resource Planning System's Impact on Net Benefits in Warehouse Management: A Case Study of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited

2025-06-16T14:20:11+07:00

This research, titled "Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Affecting Net Benefits in Warehouse Management: A Case Study of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited aims to 1. Examine the level of ERP systems in warehouse management. 2. Assess the level of net benefits in warehouse management. 3. Investigate the relationship between ERP systems and net benefits. 4. Identify predictive variables of ERP systems that influence net benefits in warehouse management. The sample consisted of 276 employees from the head office of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited, located in Bangkok. The research instrument used was a 14-item questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis.

The study found that the overall level of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems was high across all dimensions, including Completeness, Ease of understanding, Privacy, Relevance, Security and safety Similarly, the overall level of net benefits in warehouse management was also high in all dimensions, which included Productivity, Innovation, User satisfaction, Management control, The ERP system showed a positive correlation with all aspects of net benefits. Furthermore, all five dimensions of the ERP system were statistically significant predictors of net benefits, with a constant value of 0.466, indicating that the ERP system could explain 46.6% of the variance in net benefits at the 0.05 significance level. The resulting regression equation is as follows Net Benefits in Warehouse Management = 0.466(Constant) + 0.202(Completeness) + 0.195(Ease of Understanding) + 0.174 (Privacy) + 0.144 (Relevance) + 0.172 (Security and Safety).

Strengthening The Education System to Promote Democratic Citizenship in Chaiyaphum Province's Educational Institutions

2025-05-30T16:41:08+07:00

This research aimed 1. to study the strength of the democratic citizenship education system of educational institutions in Chaiyaphum Province and 2. to study the attitudes of the youths in Chaiyaphum Province towards democratic citizenship education. This research employed a mixed - method research approach comprising 2 phases. For phase 1, qualitative research, it studied the strength of the democratic citizenship education system of educational institutions in Chaiyaphum Province. The target groups were 28 students, teachers, and lecturers of educational institutions in Chaiyaphum Province. The target groups were selected purposively. The research instruments were semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was conducted by content analysis through domain analysis. Phase 2, quantitative research, studied the attitudes of the youths in Chaiyaphum Province towards democratic citizenship. The samples were 378 students in Chaiyaphum Province. The sample size was determined using Yamane’s formula at an error level of 0.05 percent. The research instruments were questionnaires. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

The research results found that 1. The strength of the education system for democratic citizenship of educational institutions in Chaiyaphum Province is at a moderate to low level because the basic curriculum of the Ministry of Education 2008 does not support the creation of democratic citizenship. In addition, the organization of education in the school system, textbooks, teaching and learning processes, teachers’ ideas, school culture, and achievement assessment systems do not motivate teachers to give importance to organizing teaching and learning to create democratic citizenship. 2. The quantitative research results found that the average level of attitudes of children and youth in Chaiyaphum Province on the issue of democratic citizenship was at a level of high agreement. The level of attitudes of children and youth in Chaiyaphum Province on the issue of democratic citizenship in all four dimensions, from most to least, are as follows: 1) Citizens who are aware of the importance of citizenship, 2) Citizens who take action by themselves, 3) Citizens who are interested in politics and society, and 4) Citizens who know their abilities in both society and politics.

The Guidelines for Academic Administration of Early Childhood Affairs in School under Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1

2025-12-12T14:38:44+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1. to investigate the problems of early childhood academic administration, and 2. to study guidelines for improving the academic administration of early childhood education. The research was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 studied the problems of early childhood academic administration. The sample consisted of 121 school administrators under the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, who were selected through multi-stage sampling. The research instrument was a 39-item questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.98. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Phase 2 examined guidelines for improving early childhood academic administration. The key informants consisted of seven experts, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a semi-structured interview consisting of 15 questions, and the data were analyzed using content analysis.

The findings revealed that: 1. the overall level of problems in early childhood academic administration was high. The aspect with the highest mean score was learning experience organization, followed by developmental measurement and evaluation, curriculum development, and learning media and environment organization, respectively; 2. the proposed guidelines for improving early childhood academic administration consisted of 51 action items, classified into four areas: 1) curriculum development (17 items), such as developing a school curriculum aligned with the Early Childhood Curriculum and community context with participation from administrators, teachers, and parents; 2) developmental measurement and evaluation (12 items), such as organizing meetings to build teachers’ understanding of supervision and engaging them in determining supervision issues and formats to enhance their role in improving teaching and learning quality; 3) learning experience organization (12 items), such as organizing training workshops on active learning for early childhood teachers; and 4) learning media and environment organization (10 items), such as clearly defining goals and objectives for the use of media, innovation, and technology in early childhood education.

Guidelines for Preventing Mental Health Issues in Educational Institutions: Insights from Stakeholders’ Understanding and Needs

2025-07-02T15:59:01+07:00

This study aimed to explore the understanding of the meaning and current situation of mental health, as well as to analyze the needs and preventive approaches to mental health problems in educational institutions from the perspectives of stakeholders. A qualitative research methodology was employed at a university in the upper northern region of Thailand. Ten key informants—students, lecturers, and mental health service providers—were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and semi-structured focus group discussions. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and credibility was established using the method of triangulation.

The findings revealed that the understanding of mental health among stakeholders reflects the view that mental health consists of elements related to an individual's thoughts, perspectives, and emotions. These elements influence behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships. Good mental health leads to happiness and a positive outlook, while poor mental health may cause individuals to perceive everything negatively. Common mental health issues among students included stress, depression, and feelings of worthlessness, which were influenced by various factors such as family issues, financial burdens, adjustment difficulties, and social pressure. Observable symptoms included social withdrawal, insomnia, loss of appetite, and absenteeism. The needs for mental health problem prevention include the need for someone to listen and the need for initial support in screening and monitoring mental health issues. Effective preventive measures should focus on establishing surveillance systems, building a support network, enhancing the capacity of counseling centers, promoting positive relationships between lecturers and students, and creating a safe and supportive learning environment. Additionally, encouraging social activities, physical exercise, and the use of mental health screening tools for early detection and referral were recommended. Collaboration among all sectors within the educational institution is essential for the sustainable prevention and management of mental health problems.

Learning Management Based on Situated Learning Theory to Enhance Geographic Capabilities of Upper Secondary Students

2025-04-08T09:48:21+07:00

This research is an experimental study using a single sample group design. The objectives were: 1. to examine the geographical capabilities of Mathayom 5 students after learning through a process based on situated learning theory, and 2. to study the satisfaction of Mathayom 5 students toward learning management based on situated learning theory. The sample group in this research consisted of 32 students from Mathayom 5/2 at Prachuap Wittayalai School, academic year 2024. The research instruments included: 1) three learning management plans based on situated learning theory, 2) a geographical capability assessment consisting of 6 subjective questions, and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire using a 5-level rating scale with 14 items. Data analysis employed mean (M) and standard deviation (S.D.)

The results found that: 1. The geographical abilities of Mathayom Suksa 5 students after learning through Situational Learning Theory were at a very high level. And 2. The satisfaction of Mathayom Suksa 5 students towards the learning management using Situational Learning Theory was at the highest level.

The Development of Reading Aloud Skills Through Phonics Instruction Coupled with Supplementary Comic Book Series ‘Long Nan’ for Sixth Grade Elementary School Students

2025-04-09T13:42:42+07:00

This research aimed to: 1. determine the effectiveness of phonics instruction integrated with the Long Nan supplementary comic book, 2. compare students’ pronunciation skills before and after the implementation of the phonics instruction with the Long Nan comic, and 3. examine students’ satisfaction with the learning management using this integrated approach. The sample group consisted of 13 Grade 6 students from Chumchon Ratchadaphisek Mittraparb 115 School, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included: 1) the Long Nan comic book (mean = 4.79, SD = 0.38), 2) 13 phonics-based lesson plans (mean = 4.79, SD = 0.36), 3) a pronunciation skills test (content validity = 1.00, reliability = 0.80), and 4) a 14-item satisfaction questionnaire (content validity = 1.00). Data were analyzed using effectiveness index, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-test.

The findings revealed that: 1. the effectiveness index of the phonics instruction using the Long Nan comic book was 0.7184, equivalent to 71.84%; 2. students’ pronunciation post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level; and 3. students’ overall satisfaction with the learning approach was at the highest level.

The Development of Science Competency for Teachers with Non - Science Degrees in Small-Sized Schools at Chaiyaphum Province

2025-08-04T12:14:14+07:00

This research study for the development of science competency for teachers with non-science degrees in small sized schools at Chaiyaphum Province aims to: 1. determine the current situation, problems and needs of science teachers who do not hold degrees in science, and 2. develop a training curriculum to enhance science competency for those teachers in small sized schools at Chaiyaphum Province. The samples were 50 non-science major science teachers under the Chaiyaphum Primary Educational Service Area Offices 1 to 3, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included: 1) a document and related research analysis form; 2) an interview form; 3) a questionnaire; 4) Manual of a training curriculum for enhancing science competency for non-science degree teachers; 5) an evaluation form assessing the effectiveness of the training curriculum. Data were analyzed employing mean, standard deviation and content analysis.

The results revealed that: 1. the teachers’ ability to identify scientific problems was rated with a high mean score ( = 4.58, S.D. = 0.95), and the integration of students’ real-life contexts also showed a high mean score ( = 4.52, S.D. = 0.25). However, the teachers were found to lack scientific experimentation skills, with a lower mean score ( = 3.38, S.D. = 0.57); 2. the results from the development of the science competency training curriculum were as follows: the curriculum had six key components: 1) principles and rationale; 2) objectives of the curriculum; 3) learning contents; 4) learning activities; 5) instructional materials, media and learning resources, and 6) assessment and evaluation, and the curriculum evaluation showed that, in overall, the curriculum was rated at a high level ( = 4.32, S.D. = 0.12). The highest-rated aspect was an alignment between the curriculum and principles and objectives ( = 4.48, S.D. = 0.15), followed by feasibility of implementation ( = 4.40, S.D. = 0.14). The lowest-rated aspect was assessment and evaluation ( = 4.20, S.D. = 0.24).

Development of Mathematics Learning Activity Package to Promote Financial Literacy among Lower Secondary School Students

2025-07-02T11:16:13+07:00

This research aimed to: 1. develop Mathematics learning activity package to promote financial literacy among lower secondary school students; 2. compare students’ financial literacy before and after the implementation of the activities; and 3. investigate students’ satisfaction with the use of the activities. The participants were 40 lower secondary students from a small-sized secondary school in Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province, who enrolled in a financial literacy extracurricular club during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instruments included a set of mathematics learning activities designed to enhance the financial literacy of lower secondary school students, consisting of seven activities, a financial literacy assessment, and a satisfaction questionnaire. The experiment was conducted over a period of seven weeks, totaling 14 class periods, with one additional period each for pre-test and post-test assessments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation.

The results indicated that the seven learning activities were rated at a high level of quality. Students’ financial literacy scores after participating in the activities were higher than before, and their overall satisfaction with the activities was also at a high level.

Development of Learning Activities Based on VARK Learning Style to Enhance English Communication Skills

2025-07-09T08:05:27+07:00

This study aimed to develop VARK-based learning activities to enhance students’ English communication skills. Specific objectives were: 1. to design learning activities aligned with the four VARK modalities, 2. to improve communication abilities in “English for communication in my Local”, and 3. to assess student satisfaction with these VARK-informed activities. The research instruments included: 1) six VARK-based lesson plans spanning 20 Class periods 2) a test measuring English communication proficiency, and 3) a student satisfaction questionnaire regarding the VARK learning activities. Participants were 37 students in Matthayom 1 enrolled in the E20232 English for communication in my Local during the second semester of the 2024 academic year. Data was analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations.

The findings indicated that 1. the overall evaluation of the six VARK-based lesson plans was at a high level 2. 26 students (70.27%) met the passing criterion for English communication ability in English for communication in my Local course, and 3. students satisfaction with the VARK-based activities was predominantly high.

Designing and Implementing Reflective and Self-Assessment Integrated Learning Activities to Enhance Listening and Reading Skills for the Chinese Proficiency Test

2025-09-09T15:01:55+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1. to design and implement reflective and self - assessment integrated learning activities to enhance students’ listening and reading skills in Chinese; 2. to compare students’ learning achievement in listening and reading comprehension after participating in the integrated learning activities; and 3. to examine students’ satisfaction with the learning activities. The participants were 11 four-year undergraduate students majoring in Chinese at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thepsatri Rajabhat University, during the first semester of the 2024 academic year. They were selected from students enrolled in the course “Chinese for the Chinese Proficiency Test.” The research instruments consisted of ten learning activity plans (three hours per plan, totaling 30 hours), a 30-item multiple-choice achievement test, a five-item open-ended reflective journal, and a five-level Likert scale satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and a dependent samples t-test.

The findings revealed that: 1. the ten reflective and self - assessment integrated learning activities designed to enhance students’ listening and reading skills in Chinese were evaluated by experts as being highly appropriate; 2. students’ post-test scores in listening and reading comprehension were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at the .05 level; and 3. students’ overall satisfaction with the integrated learning activities was at the highest level.

Learning Management Using a Phenomenon-Based Approach on Good Citizenship in a Democratic Way to Enhance Learning Achievement for Matthayomseuksa 2/2 Students

2025-01-30T08:24:20+07:00

This study aimed to: 1. develop instructional activity plans based on a phenomenon-based learning approach; 2. compare students’ academic achievement before and after the intervention; and 3. examine students’ satisfaction following the implementation of the approach. The sample consisted of 32 eighth graders, section 2, from Thachang Witthayakarn School, enrolled in the first semester of the 2024 academic year. Participants were selected through cluster random sampling, with the classroom serving as the sampling unit. The research instruments included 15 instructional activity plans, a 30-item multiple-choice achievement test, and a 15-item Likert-scale satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and dependent samples t-test.

The results of the study were as follows: 1. the development of 15 instructional activity plans was successfully evaluated, with an overall mean score at the highest level ( = 4.50, S.D. = 0.85); 2. students who participated in the phenomenon - based learning activities showed significantly higher post-test scores ( = 19.50, S.D. = 0.70) compared to pre-test scores ( = 12.50, S.D. = 0.50) at the 0.05 significance level, indicating a positive impact of the instructional approach; and 3. students' overall satisfaction with the phenomenon-based learning approach was rated at a high level ( = 4.47, S.D. = 0.48).

Instructional Activity Design Using the Flipped Classroom Technique to Enhance Academic Achievement of Mathayomsuksa 4 Students in History

2025-01-24T09:56:51+07:00

This research aimed to: 1. develop a learning activity plan utilizing the flipped classroom technique, 2. compare students’ learning achievement before and after the implementation of the flipped classroom technique, and 3. assess students' satisfaction with the learning approach. The sample group consisted of 30 tenth graders, section 2, enrolled in a history course during the first semester of the academic year 2024 at Thawung Wittayakarn School. The participants were selected through simple random sampling using classrooms as the sampling unit. The research instruments included 15 lesson plans designed based on the flipped classroom technique, a 30-item multiple-choice learning achievement test, and a 15-item satisfaction questionnaire. The statistical methods employed included mean, standard deviation, and dependent t-test analysis.

The research results were as follows: 1. the developed lesson plans, based on the flipped classroom technique, comprised 15 learning activity plans, which were evaluated by experts and received an average rating at the highest level ( = 4.81, S.D. = 0.25); 2. a comparison of students’ learning achievement before and after the intervention indicated that students who engaged in the flipped classroom approach demonstrated significantly higher post-learning achievement scores ( = 21.55, S.D. = 0.67) compared to their pre-learning scores ( = 14.50, S.D. = 0.45) at a significance level of 0.05; and 3. students’ satisfaction with the flipped classroom approach was reported at a high level ( = 4.30, S.D. = 0.45).

The Decorative Language of 18th-Century Famille Rose Export Porcelain and Its Application in Ceramic Cultural Creative Product Design

2026-01-05T10:22:12+07:00

This study investigates the decorative language of 18th-century Famille Rose export porcelain and its application in ceramic cultural and creative product design. The research reveals the chromatic, structural, and semantic characteristics of Famille Rose decoration and develops a systematic framework for modern design. A mixed-method approach combining digital color analysis, Modular Theory, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to thirty samples from the Jingdezhen and Guangzhou museums, with expert questionnaires used to determine the relative importance of design factors.

The results show that the Famille Rose color system features white as the base, pink as the dominant tone, green as the complement, and gold as the accent. Its decorative structure demonstrates a clear modular logic, while the AHP analysis identifies “Cultural Theme” as the most influential factor, emphasizing the central role of cultural expression in design. Based on these findings, the study proposes design strategies that integrate traditional decorative vocabulary with contemporary aesthetics, providing a practical and applicable framework for cultural innovation and sustainable ceramic design.

Knowledge Management on Good Governance to Enhance Transparency in Pho Kao Ton Sub - District Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Lop Buri Province

2026-04-07T11:54:36+07:00

This research aimed to: 1. examine the operational conditions based on good governance principles, and 2. synthesize and evaluate the appropriateness of a knowledge management model for transparent governance of the Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Lopburi Province. A mixed-methods research design was employed, comprising a quantitative study of the entire population of 65 personnel working at the Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and a qualitative study, which data collected from 15 key informants, including executives, organizational personnel, and residents within the organization's area of responsibility. Data collection instruments consisted of a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, population mean, population standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research findings revealed that: 1. the overall operational performance based on good governance principles among personnel was at a high level. Considering by dimension, the principle of accountability yielded the highest mean score at a high level, followed by the principle of participation, while the principle of value for money recorded the lowest mean score, though still at a high level, due to constraints imposed by centralized budget disbursement regulations; 2. The transparent governance knowledge management model (PPT KM Model) consists of six causal sequential steps as follows: Step 1 Knowledge Exploration; Step 2 Objective Setting; Step 3 Alignment; Step 4 Coordination; Step 5 Collaboration; and Step 6 Knowledge Exchange. These six steps facilitate the conversion of tacit knowledge held by practitioners into explicit operational guidelines, through the integration of participatory mechanisms and technological media. As a result, the organization was able to reduce bureaucratic constraints, expand accountability channels, and tangibly enhance the transparency image of the Pho Kao Ton Subdistrict Administrative Organization.