DIRECTION OF THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE INTEGRATING ETHNIC COMMUNITY IN THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to study the state , factors affecting the direction of the government in relation to the integration of ethnic groups residing in the Kingdom of Thailand. This research was a qualitative research using documented data analysis the researcher  studied and analyzed articles, textbooks, journals, online media and related research. The results of the study revealed that the state of the government sector's operational problems related to the integration of ethnic groups living in the Kingdom of Thailand encountered a problem caused by 1) Agricultural occupation which was a traditional main occupation. 2) Changes in the social structure of ethnic groups, with the social condition being more urban in many areas. 3) Trends of climate change; and 4) changes in regional politics and government. The factors of the government and the direction of the integration of the community ethnic groups living in the Kingdom of Thailand consisted of 1) Risk as an ethnic and tribal group without legal status. The risk of lack of cultural rights and ethnic prejudices and 3) The risk of lack of rights to resources and economic instability. Guidelines for determining the direction of the government sector related to the integration of ethnic groups of the government were the government sector followed the 20-year national strategies, which were 1) The government will accept the wider range of rescue teams, religions and cultural lifestyles without discrimination. 2) The government sector promotes awareness of human rights, creates equality in human rights and dignity in ethnic groups. 3) Pay attention to the knowledge and wisdom of the people by building pride in the local roots.