THE APPLICATION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES THAT INFLUENCE TRANSPARENT AND EFFICIENT DISTRICT-LEVEL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) Study the level of factors affecting district-level regional administration, 2) Analyze the factors affecting district-level regional administration, and 3) Propose guidelines for developing district-level regional administration in Pathum Thani Province. A mixed-methods research design was employed. The population consisted of 9,518 regional government personnel working in Pathum Thani Province. The sample size was calculated using Taro Yamane's formula, resulting in 400 respondents. Seventeen personnel were interviewed. Research instruments included questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative research involved frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis. Qualitative research involved categorizing data and drawing conclusions. The research findings revealed that 1) The level of factors affecting district-level regional administration in Pathum Thani Province included the application of good governance principles, which was at the highest level overall, and policy implementation, which was also at the highest level overall. The overall performance of district-level regional administration in Pathum Thani Province was at the highest level. 2) Analysis of factors affecting administration revealed a statistically significant positive correlation (51.20%) with transparent and efficient regional administration at the .05 level. 3) Recommendations for improving administration include creating a single system throughout the value chain with shared service standards (SOP/Service Map/SLA), coupled with comprehensive digital integration (e-Document/online appointment queuing/dashboard/e-Procurement/PDPA) for a single dataset. Team discipline should be reinforced through huddle/WAR room/AAR to ensure transparent, efficient, and sustainable district administration.