"...entering its ninth year with a commitment to being an academic space that reflects the dynamics of politics, governance, and local development in Thai society. This issue is another important moment for the journal, as it is the first issue to officially begin using DOI (Digital Object Identifier) ​​article codes through the Crossref system. This is an adaptation that is consistent with international publishing standards and responds to the 2025 Office of the Higher Education Commission's criteria, which emphasize transparency, data durability, and verifiability of academic articles in all fields..." (Editorial)

Published: 05-12-2025