Journal for Developing the Social and Community

Problems and traffic impacts from floating population in Pattaya

Jaraspol Chanasit — 2025-05-19

Background and Objectives: Floating population is a major obstacle to the development of the quality of public services, especially in solving traffic congestion problems in big cities, including Pattaya, which is an important economic and tourism center of the country. As a result, many floating populations migrate to work in the area. This study, therefore, aims to study the number and distribution of floating populations and study travel patterns, problems, and traffic impacts from travel of floating populations.

Research Methodology: This research used a quantitative research method by counting the number of vehicles traveling through 6 points into Pattaya City between 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. and between 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. and using a questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 900 establishments/agencies with a hidden population working there. Statistics, frequency distributions, percentages, and maps showing the number and distribution were used to analyze the data.

Research results: The floating population in Pattaya City is 459,847 people, an increase of 68,308 people from the survey in 2023. Most of the floating population is daytime floating population, accounting for 59.14 percent, while the nighttime floating population is 40.86 percent. The distribution of the floating population is densest in Survey Area 3 and Survey Area 4, which are located in the south. The study results of the direction and routes with heavy traffic from the counting of vehicles traveling into Pattaya City, there are 6 points, consistent with the problems and impacts of traffic congestion both in the morning and evening on Sukhumvit Road and the route connecting the east and west sides of Pattaya City, especially in areas that are intersections.

Conclusion: The floating population in Pattaya City is 459,847 people, an increase of 68,308 people from the survey in 2023. As a result of the large floating population in the area, traffic congestion occurs both in the morning and evening on Sukhumvit Road, the connecting route on the east and west sides of Pattaya City, and the area that is the intersection.

A Study on the Creation of Chinese Contemporary Dance Inspired by the Qiang Ethnic Dance Culture in Northern Sichuan

Wang Shan — 2025-05-27

Background and Aims: The Qiang ethnic minority of Northern Sichuan, China, possesses a rich tradition of dance practices that embody spiritual, ritualistic, and social meanings. However, these traditions remain underrepresented in contemporary artistic discourse. This study aims to investigate the traditional dance forms of the Qiang people and reinterpret them through the creation of a contemporary Chinese dance work, XiangYun, employing participatory dance culture management principles to ensure cultural sustainability and ethical engagement.

Methodology: The research adopted a qualitative, practice-led approach integrating ethnographic fieldwork, semi-structured interviews, and collaborative choreographic workshops. Thematic content analysis was employed to interpret cultural and choreographic data, while descriptive statistics were used to analyze audience feedback. Community members were actively engaged as co-creators throughout the artistic development process.

Results: The study identified three principal Qiang dance forms: Wu, Sacrifice, and Guozhuang, each with distinct ritualistic and communal functions. The co-creation process led to the development of XiangYun, incorporating traditional motifs into contemporary aesthetics. Audience evaluations indicated strong perceptions of cultural authenticity (95%) and emotional engagement (90%), affirming the effectiveness of participatory methodologies in sustaining intangible cultural heritage.

Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that participatory, practice-led approaches can foster culturally sensitive and innovative reinterpretations of traditional dance. Collaborative engagement with community members not only enhances artistic authenticity but also supports the sustainable transmission of cultural knowledge. This research highlights the potential of participatory frameworks to bridge tradition and innovation within contemporary dance practices.

Development of the AIRIE Learning Model Based on Active Learning Approach to Enhance Learning and Innovation Skills in Earth and Space Science for Grade 12 Students at Suranaree Wittaya 2 School

สุรางค์ นิลผาย — 2025-05-27

Background and Aims: This research aims to develop the AIRIE learning management model to promote 21st-century learning skills, particularly learning and innovation skills, in the Earth and Space Science course. The objectives of this study are as follows: 1.To determine the effectiveness of the AIRIE learning management model in promoting 21st-century learning and innovation skills in the Earth and Space Science course based on the 80/80 criterion. 2.To examine the outcomes of implementing the AIRIE learning management model in enhancing 21^st century learning and innovation skills in the Earth and Space Science course, through the following sub-objectives: 2.1 To compare students’ learning achievement in learning and innovation skills before and after using the AIRIE learning model in Unit 3: Weather and Climate, in the Earth and Space Science subject. 2.2 To evaluate students’ learning and innovation skills after participating in learning activities based on the AIRIE model in the Earth and Space Science subject.

2.3 To investigate students’ satisfaction with the AIRIE learning management model in promoting 21st-century learning and innovation skills in the Earth and Space Science subject.

Methodology: The research was conducted in three phases:
Phase 1 involved the development of the AIRIE learning management model.
Phase 2 consisted of quality verification and model improvement.
Phase 3 focused on the implementation and evaluation of the model’s effectiveness.

The sample group comprised one class of 36 students enrolled in the Earth and Space Science course at Suranaree Wittaya 2 School during the second semester of the academic year 2024. The sample was selected using purposive sampling. The research instruments included: 1) A set of 20 instructional plans for Unit 3: Weather and Climate, covering 20 class periods, along with a user manual for implementing the AIRIE learning management model. 2) A 30-item pre-test and post-test on students’ learning achievement for Unit 3: Weather and Climate. 3) A 24-item assessment form evaluating students’ learning and innovation skills. 4) A 15-item questionnaire measuring students’ satisfaction with the AIRIE learning model. Data were analyzed as follows:

The effectiveness of the AIRIE learning management model was determined.
Learning achievement before and after instruction was compared using a t-test.
The percentage scores from the learning and innovation skills assessment were calculated.
Students’ satisfaction with the learning model was analyzed using the mean (X̄) and standard deviation (SD), and results were compared against the predefined criteria.

Results: 1. The AIRIE learning management model designed to enhance 21st-century learning and innovation skills in the Earth and Space Science course demonstrated an effectiveness score of 85.65/80.17, which exceeds the established criterion. 2.The students’ learning achievement after receiving instruction through the AIRIE learning model was significantly higher than before the instruction, at the .05 level of statistical significance. 3. After implementing the instructional plans based on the AIRIE learning model, the students’ assessed performance in learning and innovation skills significantly improved. 100% of students achieved performance at a level classified as “good” or higher, which surpassed the predetermined standard. 4.Students who learned through the AIRIE model expressed the highest level of overall satisfaction. The top three aspects with the highest mean scores were: Encouragement for students to express ideas and design innovations (X̄ = 4.87) Use of diverse teaching techniques appropriate to learning activities (X̄ = 4.85) Promotion of effective student collaboration (X̄ = 4.85) Support for students in developing communication skills to present their ideas to others (X̄ = 4.84)

Conclusion: The findings revealed that the AIRIE learning management model achieved an effectiveness score of 85.65/80.17. When implemented to promote 21st-century learning and innovation skills, the model led to a statistically significant improvement (p < .01) in students’ academic achievement in the Earth and Space Science subject. Furthermore, 100% of the students showed improvement in learning and innovation skills, reaching a performance level classified as “good” or higher. Students also reported the highest level of overall satisfaction with the AIRIE learning model.

Development of active learning activities that affect the learning achievement in science on the topic of the Sun and Earth's phenomena of Grade 3

chiranan Sodapak — 2025-05-27

Background and Aims: Science plays a very important role in the present. In organizing learning activities in science and technology subject, teachers must use various learning management techniques to make learners interested in learning, to enable learners to think and do, and to apply the knowledge gained to be beneficial. This research aims to 1) develop an active learning activity on the topic of the sun and world phenomena that affects the learning achievement of grade 3 students to be effective according to the criteria of 75/75, 2) compare the learning achievement in science of grade 3 students using active learning activities before and after learning, and 3) study the satisfaction of grade 3 students towards the organization of active learning activities.

Methodology: The sample group is 41 grade 3/4 students in the second semester of the academic year 2024, Mahasarakham Kindergarten School, under the Mahasarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, which was obtained from cluster random sampling by using the classroom as the unit of sampling. Research instruments 1) Learning management plans, 12 plans, totaling 12 hours 2) A set of multiple choice test questions, 30 questions, used as a pre-test and post-test. 3) Student satisfaction questionnaires on learning using active learning activities on the topic of the Sun and Earth's phenomena in grade 3, using a 3-level rating scale, 10 questions.

Results: 1) The learning activities organized by using active learning activities on the topic of the sun and the world's phenomena for the third grade primary school students were effective (E1/E2) which was equal to 92.51/81.63, which was higher than the specified criteria of 75/75. 2) The third grade primary school students who studied using active learning activities on the topic of the sun and the world's phenomena had higher learning achievement after studying than before studying with statistical significance at the level of .05. 3) The third grade primary school students had overall satisfaction with the learning activities organized by using active learning activities on the topic of the sun and the world's phenomena at a high level

Conclusion: The development of active learning activities that have an effect on the learning achievement in science on the topic of the Sun and Earth's phenomena of Grade 3 primary school students effectively and can also be used to develop learners at higher levels.

Effects of Utilizing Design Thinking to Develop a Small Book River of Morality

Thucksin Kaewprasert — 2025-05-28

Background and Aims: Increasing students' reading proficiency is a significant challenge for the Thai education system, which must improve all students' PBTS or PISA reading test scores to meet the required threshold. This research, therefore, has two main objectives: 1) to develop A Small Book River of Morality using the design thinking process and 2) to evaluate students' satisfaction after reading A Small Book River of Morality, which was developed using the design thinking process.

Methodology: This research used mixed methods research and was done using a style called concurrent transformative. There were 29 people who helped in the research. This group had 9 experts who checked the quality of the learning materials and 20 students who tried using the materials. The students were chosen by away called probability sampling using steps called multi-stage sampling. The research instruments included a quality assessment form for A Small Book River of Morality, developed using the design thinking process, and a student satisfaction assessment form regarding A Small Book River of Morality. The statistical methods used for data analysis were mean and standard deviation.

Results: 1) The quality assessment of A Small Book generated using the design thinking method yielded an overall average of 4.37 (S.D. 0.20), which can be viewed as highly appropriate. 2) The findings of student satisfaction with A Small Book generated through the design thinking process were equivalent to the overall average of 2.21 (S.D. 0.49), which can be considered as reasonably satisfactory.

Conclusion: The design thinking process can effectively facilitate the creation of booklets that promote reading skills and foster positive reading habits. Moreover, it contributes to enhanced user satisfaction, as the process is characterized by its systematic problem-solving approach, which aims to maximize benefits while ensuring both the creators’ and users’ engagement and satisfaction with the innovation.

Causal Factors Affecting the Financial Adequacy of Employed Person in Pre-Retirement Age in the Northeast

Banlang Jongwattananukul — 2025-06-11

Background and Aims: The financial adequacy of pre-retirement working individuals is influenced by several key factors, including income, consistent saving patterns, and financial behaviors that affect spending and investment decisions. Additionally, labor market stability, government welfare, and debt obligations are significant variables that determine an individual's ability to prepare financially for retirement. Without proper financial planning, there is a risk of facing financial insufficiency in the future. This study aims to: (1) develop a causal model of factors affecting financial adequacy among pre-retirement working individuals; (2) analyze the direct influence of causal factors on financial behavior; and (3) examine the indirect influence of causal factors on financial adequacy through financial behavior as a mediating variable.

Methodology: This research is a quantitative study. The sample group consisted of 456 employed individuals who are insured under Article 33 (compulsory section) of the Social Security System in the Northeastern region of Thailand. A two-stage sampling method was used, which included purposive non-probability sampling followed by stratified probability sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The statistical methods used included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics for developing a structural equation model and conducting confirmatory factor analysis. The study also involved model analysis and an assessment of model fit.

Results: 1) The developed model demonstrated a good fit with the empirical data, indicating that the causal model of factors influencing financial adequacy appropriately explains the relationships among the relevant variables. 2) Financial literacy has a significant direct influence on financial behavior. Financial attitude also shows a significant direct influence on financial behavior. Additionally, motivation for financial planning toward retirement has a direct effect as well. And 3) Financial literacy indirectly influences financial adequacy through financial behavior. Likewise, financial attitude has an indirect influence, and motivation for planning also indirectly affects financial adequacy. Meanwhile, financial behavior itself has a significant direct influence on financial adequacy.

Conclusion: Good financial behavior leads to financial adequacy. Such behavior is influenced by psychological factors, economic conditions, and socialization factors. Therefore, the government should place importance on promoting adequate income levels for working individuals, including setting appropriate minimum wages that are sufficient to meet daily living expenses. Moreover, it is essential to enhance access to diverse financial resources in ways that do not create excessive debt burdens. Additionally, efforts should be made to encourage pre-retirement workers to develop self-awareness regarding their financial capabilities, foster satisfaction with saving, and build confidence in their financial decisions. These actions will contribute to better financial behavior and ultimately lead to appropriate levels of financial adequacy.

Development of Active Science Learning Activities to Promote Academic Achievement of First-Year Students

Kanjana Buddawong — 2025-06-11

Background and Aims: Science plays a very important role in society, both in the present and the future, both in daily life and in work. It helps create knowledge and understanding about many natural phenomena, resulting in important technological developments. This research aims to 1) study the efficiency of active science learning activities about objects and materials that promote academic achievement of first grade students to be efficient according to the criteria of 75/75, 2) compare the academic achievement of students before and after studying, and 3) study the satisfaction of students with learning activities.

Methodology: The sample group used in the research was 33 students in Grade 1/5 of Mahasarakham Kindergarten School, Mahasarakham Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, second semester of academic year 2024, which were obtained by cluster random sampling using the classroom as the random unit. The research instruments were: 1) 12 learning management plans, 2) Science achievement test, 3) Satisfaction questionnaire.

Results: 1) The active science learning activities about objects and materials of the first grade primary school students had an efficiency of 89.38/81.41, which was higher than the specified criteria. 2) The students had a significantly higher academic achievement after learning than before learning at a statistical level of .05. 3) The students had a high level of overall satisfaction.

Conclusion: Active learning activities have an effect on the achievement in science on the topic of objects and materials of primary school students in grade 1. They are effective and can be used to develop learners to have higher levels of achievement.