Journal of MCU Nakhondhat

PROMOTING COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM THROUGH CULTURAL FLOATING MARKETS : A CASE STUDY OF SONGKHLA PROVINCE

2024-09-23T10:39:41+07:00

This article focuses on studying the promotion of community-based tourism through cultural floating markets in Songkhla Province, specifically at the Khlong Hae, Ban Phru, and Bang Klam markets. These markets serve as vibrant hubs for showcasing unique local cultural expressions. Khlong Hae Floating Market, in particular, stands out as a key cultural tourism destination, connecting visitors with the local way of life. The market offers a variety of local products made and sold by residents, including savory and sweet foods, handicrafts, and agricultural products, which contribute to a circular economy and provide essential income to the community. Additionally, Ban Phru and Bang Klam floating markets play a prominent role in conserving natural resources and promoting ecotourism, enabling the community to increase income while fostering environmental awareness and providing sustainable ecotourism experiences. The study also analyzes the management structures and community involvement necessary to maintain and develop these markets as authentic cultural tourism sites. Moreover, it highlights efforts to promote creative tourism by engaging visitors in activities such as traditional art performances and interactive experiences with the community, utilizing environmentally friendly materials to minimize ecological impact. This approach supports the preservation of local arts and culture, reflecting the community's way of life. The development of cultural floating markets in Songkhla not only generates income for the community but also preserves traditional culture and enhances local sustainability effectively. Thus, promoting cultural tourism through floating markets is a vital tool for local economic development, in harmony with the preservation of cultural and environmental resources for a sustainable future.

APPLICATION OF THE FOUR BUDDHIST PRINCIPLE OF SANGAHAVATTHU TO THE ADMINISTRATIONS OF MORARITY IN THE NEXT NORMAL AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE OF TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS UNDER CHANTHABURI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

2024-09-09T21:03:15+07:00

This research aims to: 1) Examine the application of the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators under the Office of Chanthaburi Primary Educational Service Area 1; 2) Assess the quality of work life of teachers during the "next normal" period under the same office; 3) Explore the relationship between the application of the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators and the quality of work life of teachers during the next normal; and 4) Develop a predictive model for the application of the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators that affects the quality of work life of teachers during the next normal period. This is a quantitative research study using a questionnaire as the research tool. The sample group consisted of 306 individuals. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and simple regression analysis. The findings reveal that: 1) Moral administrators' overall application of the four Sangahavatthu principles is at a high level. 2) The overall quality of work life of teachers during the next normal is also high. 3) There is a statistically significant relationship at the .01 level between the application of the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators and the quality of work life of teachers during the next normal. and 4) The prediction of the applying the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators significantly affects the quality of work life of teachers during the next normal at the .01 level. The raw score prediction equation is = 0.348 + 0.72**X. The standardized score prediction equation is: = 0.85**Zx. These results indicate that the application of the four Sangahavatthu principles by moral administrators has a significant effect on the quality of work life of teachers during the next normal, as hypothesized.

STRONG COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION OF SUBAN LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, NASAN DISTRICT, SURAT THANI PROVINCE

2024-08-24T14:31:50+07:00

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 emphasizes local administration in Article 249. Under Article 1 and Article 250, local administrative organizations have the duty and authority to oversee and organize public activities for the benefit of local people. Therefore, the use of Buddhist principles for strong community management in an integrated Buddhist way to develop strong communities leads to sustainable development in the future. This research aims to 1) Study the level of community management and the Saraniyadhamma principle level, 2) Study the relationship between the Saraniyadhamma principle and community management, and 3) Study the approach to strong community management of Khuan Suban Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Na San District, Surat Thani Province. This research is a mixed-method research by collecting data from relevant documents and in-depth interviews with key informants. The study population is 373 people. Key informants are Buddhist scholars, public administration scholars, civil servants, and community leaders, totaling 12 people. The instrument used is a questionnaire/interview form with a questionnaire reliability of 0.987. Data analysis uses statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and correlation coefficient. The research results found that 1) The overall strong community administration is at a moderate level, ranked by the average value of religion, art, culture, society and economy. 2) The overall application of the Saraniyadhamma principles is at a high level. 3) The Saraniyadhamma principles and strong community administration have a high level of positive relationship, R = .859**. 4) The guidelines for applying the Saraniyadhamma principles in community administration have a good attitude, know how to share, and live a life according to the sufficiency economy.

A STUDY OF THE COMPONENTS OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

2024-09-25T10:59:17+07:00

The purpose of this research paper is to study the ethical leadership elements of school administrators as a quantitative research with two steps: 1) Synthesis of ethical leadership elements of school administrators by studying from relevant documents and research; 2) Evaluation of the appropriateness of the ethical leadership elements of school administrators by qualified persons. There are 5 people, including higher education teachers, school administrators, and teachers. The tools used in the research include document synthesis and a 5-level estimation scale questionnaire. The statistics used in the research include frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results showed that the elements of ethical leadership of school administrators consisted of 6 elements and 30 indicators, including 1) Fairness 5 indicators, 2) Integrity 5 indicators, 3) Trust 5 indicators, 4) Responsibility 5 indicators, 5) Respectability 5 indicators, and 6) Good citizenship 5 indicators. Elements of Ethical Leadership of School Administrators All elements are suitable in the overall category at the greatest level. When considered individually, all aspects are at the highest level, sorted by the average in descending order. 1) Responsibility, 2) Good Citizenship, 3) Justice, 4) Respectability, 5) Honesty, and 6) Trust, respectively. Therefore, administrators should use these elements as a guide to develop the training of school administrators to have such ethical leadership.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PREVENTION DEVELOPMENT MODEL BY SOCIAL SUPPORT, SUB-DISTRICT HEALTH PROMOTING HOSPITALS

2024-07-31T22:34:20+07:00

This article aims to develop a chronic kidney disease prevention model for sub-district health-promoting hospitals, using social support. It is a mixed-methods study with the objectives of studying the current situation of chronic kidney disease prevention, creating a prevention model, testing, and evaluating its effectiveness.The sample in Phase 1 consisted of 490 individuals at risk of chronic kidney disease (calculated using a formula), 16 healthcare personnel, 12 service recipients, and 10 community stakeholders involved in the network, selected using purposive sampling. In Phase 2, 13 registered nurses were selected using purposive sampling. In Phase 3, 70 individuals at risk of chronic kidney disease were selected using G*power. The research instruments included in-depth interview guidelines, focus group discussions, a health behavior questionnaire with a content validity index of 0.87, and a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.85. The statistical analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, thematic analysis, and t-test statistics. The study found that the chronic kidney disease prevention model in Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province, must involve the participation of healthcare personnel, service recipients, and related community stakeholders. The model should emphasize comprehensive and systematic support, including emotional, informational, instrumental, and evaluative support, which enhances the effectiveness of disease prevention and reduces the risk of chronic kidney disease in the long term. After the third phase of the research, the average health behaviors, sodium levels in food, and blood pressure of the experimental group who received care under the social support-based chronic kidney disease prevention model were significantly different from the control group.

PROMOTION OF PEOPLE’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AT TA KHAN SUBDISTRICT, BAN KHAI DISTRICT, RAYONG PROVINCE

2024-09-26T17:21:15+07:00

This research article aims to: 1) Examine the level of political participation promotion among citizens, 2) Compare the promotion of political participation among citizens, classified by personal factors, and 3) Explore the application of Buddhist principles to enhance political participation. The research employs a mixed-method approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The population consists of 7,663 citizens in Takhun Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province. A sample size of 381 individuals was selected using Taro Yamane's formula. Questionnaires were used to collect data, and the analysis was performed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test and F-test. For the qualitative part, data were gathered from 9 key informants through in-depth interviews and analyzed descriptively. The study results showed that: 1) The overall level of promoting political participation among citizens was high. 2) Citizens of different ages, educational backgrounds, and occupations exhibited significantly different levels of political participation at the 0.05 level of statistical significance, while there were no significant differences in political participation based on gender and income. 3) The application of the "Aparihaniya Dhamma" (principles of non-decline) to promote political participation can be achieved by fostering community unity, regularly conducting meetings and discussions, respecting the opinions of elders and leaders, promoting unified decision-making, and encouraging open participation by all citizens. These principles help build trust and cooperation in society, resulting in increased citizen enthusiasm for political participation.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES TO ENHANCE TOURISM MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL: A CASE STUDY OF OLD TOWN, PHUKET

2024-09-05T21:48:07+07:00

This research article aims to 1) Study the potential of tourism management in the old town of Phuket Province and 2) Propose community development guidelines to enhance the potential for area-based tourism management. It is a qualitative study involving 12 key informants, consisting of 7 in-depth interviews and 5 focus group discussions, selected purposefully. The selection criteria included tourism management officials, stakeholders involved in tourism management, individuals with at least 3 years of tourism management experience, and those willing to provide information throughout the research. The data were analyzed using content analysis and validated with triangulation techniques. The research findings indicate that 1) The study on the potential for tourism management in the old town of Phuket reveals that the province possesses strong tourism management capabilities, with local community members actively establishing community enterprises aimed at enhancing the quality of life. 2) The study on community development guidelines to strengthen area-based tourism management suggests recommendations for achieving sustainability, including: Enhancing community capacity through education for community members, promoting community participation by establishing community enterprise groups, selecting community leaders, and holding regular meetings; Fostering sustainable tourism through awareness and consideration of environmental and community needs; Creating networks and collaborations by sharing knowledge with other provinces and adapting successful practices; and developing community leaders’ capacities through continuous learning and vision enhancement.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF MASTER’S DEGREE STUDY IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, SHINAWATRA UNIVERSITY

2024-09-24T11:43:19+07:00

This research aimed to 1) Study opinions on the educational management of Master's degree in Educational Administration 2) Study the requirements for study Master's degree in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University 3) Study expectations for study Master's degree in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University. The data sources used in this research were teachers in the schools in Bangkok and surrounding areas 205 individuals and simple sampling random. The tool used as a questionnaire. The Index of Item Objective Congruence was obtained between 0.60 - 1.00. The reliability for the whole was 0.91. The statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and content analysis. The research results found that 1) Opinions on the educational management of Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University, It found that most respondents had opinions about the appropriate time of day for organizing teaching and learning as Saturday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., studying mostly online and sometimes in class. The course has been certified by the teachers council of Thailand and interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University. 2) Requirements for Master's degree study in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University. It found that overall was at the highest level. When considering each aspect from highest average in order curriculum specific information, development of special students’ characteristics, and general information of curriculum. 3) Expectations for Master's degree study in Educational Administration, Shinawatra University. It found that overall was at the highest level. When considering each aspect from the highest averages in order curriculum specific information, development of special students’ characteristics, and general information of curriculum.

A STUDY OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP COMPONENTS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

2024-09-27T21:39:46+07:00

This research aimed to study the components of servant leadership of school administrators. It was a survey research, divided into 2 steps as follows: Step 1: Synthesizing the components of servant leadership of school administrators from 10 related documents and research sources to synthesize the components of servant leadership of school administrators. Step 2: Evaluating the appropriateness of the components of servant leadership of school administrators by 5 qualified persons, including university professors. School administrators and teachers. The research instruments were document synthesis form and a 5-level rating scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed by content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research results found that 1) The components of servant leadership of school administrators consisted of 8 components and 32 indicators, namely 1) Dedication to personal development (4 indicators), 2) Community building (4 indicators), 3) Good listening (4 indicators), 4) Healing (4 indicators), 5) Persuasion (4 indicators), 6) Empathy (4 indicators), 7) Awareness (4 indicators), and 8) Foresight (4 indicators). 2) The results of the evaluation of the appropriateness of the components from the evaluation by the experts found that the components of servant leadership of school administrators were at the highest level of overall appropriateness. When considering each aspect, it was at the highest level in all aspects. The component with the highest mean value was healing, and the component with the lowest mean value was community building and good listening, respectively.

PROMOTING EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE CHONBURI RAYONG

2024-09-27T21:47:35+07:00

This research article aims to 1) Examine the level of promotion of efficient governance-based management systems, 2) Compare the level of personnel awareness regarding the promotion of efficient governance-based management systems, and 3) Propose guidelines for enhancing the efficient governance-based management system in educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the Chonburi-Rayong Secondary Education Service Area Office. This is a mixed-method research study with a sample size of 351 individuals and 17 key informants. The research tools included a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) The overall level of promotion of efficient governance-based management systems, as well as the individual aspects, was at the highest level 2) No significant differences were found in the level of personnel awareness regarding the promotion of governance-based management systems when categorized by gender, but significant differences were found when categorized by education level, work experience, and the size of the institution at a significance level of .05 and 3) Five key guidelines for promoting governance-based management systems were identified as five ways 3.1) Good Governance Implementation Integrating participation and transparency in policy-making and operational processes in educational management. 3.2) Upskilling Education Professionals Emphasizing training, applying technology, and recognizing personnel to create motivation. 3.3) Innovative Resource Allocation Employing the PDCA cycle for strategic resource management. 3.4) Dynamic Curriculum Management Proactively managing academic affairs to meet stakeholders' needs. and 3.5) Ethical Administration Implementing governance-based management with clear plans, promoting participation, and ensuring transparency.