People's Decision on Selecting Local Leaders in Tanot Sub-district, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province

Abstract

This research study has the objectives to study the decisions of the people on the choice of local leaders To study the comparison of personal factors and people's decisions on selecting local leaders in the area. And to study problems, obstacles and suggestions for decision-making of the people in the selection of local leaders in Tanot Sub-district, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province. Carried out according to the quantitative research methodology From the distribution of questionnaires to people living in the area of ​​Tanot Subdistrict, Khiri Mat District Sukhothai province, number 400 people from the substitutions in the formula of "Taro Yamane" data analyzed by using a social science package. To determine the frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, F-test (One Way ANOVA). The findings were as follows:            1) People's decisions on the choice of local leaders in the area. Tanot Sub-district, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province Overall, the overall was at a high level. 2) The comparison found that people with different sex, age, education, occupation, income / month, and length of residence in different areas. There were statistically significant differences in people's opinions towards the decision of local leaders in Tanot Sub-district, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province at a level of 0.05. 3) Problems, obstacles and recommendations on factors affecting decision-making. Of the people in choosing local leaders in Tanot Sub-district, Khiri Mat District, Sukhothai Province, it was found that the problem was that some people rarely went to vote. Because some people go to work in other provinces and away from home In addition, the public is not aware of the account of assets and liabilities of both his or her candidates and their spouses before and after taking office. Occasionally, there is corruption in the elections, a suggestion found that knowledge should be created. Understanding of rights Roles and duties of the people in local politics participation And to exercise the right to vote because it is the defense of one's own rights There should be a set of applicants to choose to show the accounts of assets and liabilities to the public, including a complaint process to prevent corruption and there should be legal penalties against offenders.