Journal of Spatial Development and Policy

Development of a Digital Technology-Based Database and Evidence Management System in the Justice Process: A Case Study of Ubon Ratchathani Province

Lerporn Supasorn — 2025-08-08

This research aims (1) to examine the problems and obstacles concerning the data system and evidence storage in the justice process of Ubon Ratchathani Province, and (2) to propose development approaches using digital technologies. The study adopts a qualitative research methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews with 13 key informants from the police, public prosecutors, judiciary, probation department, and digital technology scholars. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides, approved by a research ethics committee, and analyzed through content analysis and triangulation. The findings reveal two major areas: 1) Key problems and challenges in the provincial data and evidence management systems include: (1) Fragmented data structures and continued reliance on paper-based documentation; (2) Disconnected systems such as AWIS/POLIS, e-Saraban, e-Filing/CIOS, and DOPIS, which require physical transmission of case files and judgments; (3) Limited access to the central data exchange platform, restricted to central agencies, with no shared standard case number system; (4) Lack of real-time case tracking mechanisms; (5) Paper-based file storage imposes burdens on retrieval and timely disposal; and (6) Administrative staff face redundant data entry into both digital and paper systems, causing delays and inefficiencies. 2) Proposed development approaches for a secure and verifiable integrated data system include: (1) A centralized or interoperable database with standardized protocols; (2) Single Sign-On (SSO) with identity verification providers and a unified reference via black-case numbers; (3) Blockchain technology to verify the integrity and auditability of evidence; (4) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) with audit logging; (5) Open data integration through a provincial-level data exchange center; (6) Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in evidence classification and analysis; (7) Encryption aligned with NIST, PDPA and GDPR standards; and (8) Establishing a joint digital infrastructure fund within the justice sector to support progressive budgeting and inter-agency collaboration. Policy recommendations include enacting legislation for a standard case number system, mandating paperless processes, and upgrading the provincial justice data center into a fully integrated hub.

Promoting of employment for the elderly in local administrative organizations in Khon Kaen Province

Yanisa Paisuk — 2025-08-08

This research article aimed to study (1) the process of promoting employment for the elderly to develop the quality of life of local administrative organizations in Khon Kaen Province and (2) the approach to promoting employment for the elderly to develop the quality of life of local administrative organizations in Khon Kaen Province. This research is qualitative research, collecting data from 27 informants, purposively selected. The research instruments used were interview guidelines and content analysis. The result of the study found that: 1) the process of promoting employment for the elderly to develop the quality of life of local administrative organizations in Khon Kaen Province was conducted according to the 3P principle: policy, project, and participatory process. 2) Guidelines for promoting employment for the elderly in order to develop the quality of life of local administrative organizations in Khon Kaen Province are: (1) Local administrative organizations should change their working methods by using the area and the target group of elderly people as the basis. (2) Local administrative organizations should analyze and classify the potential of the elderly. (3) Local administrative organizations should cooperate with other organizations to jointly determine employment conditions, wages, working periods, job descriptions and qualifications of the elderly.

Marketing Mix Factors Affecting Consumers' Decision to Purchase Housing Estates in Lamphun Province

Teerapan Tawarat — 2025-08-08

This research aimed to (1) study the marketing mix factors and the decision-making of consumers to buy housing estates in Lamphun Province; (2) compare the decision-making of consumers to buy housing estates in Lamphun Province by age, income, and number of family members, and (3) study the marketing mix factors that affect the decision-making of consumers to buy housing estates in Lamphun Province. The population used in this study was 400 consumers residing in Lamphun Province, Thai nationality, who wanted and planned to buy a house in the next 3 years. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, test the research hypotheses using One-way ANOVA and Multiple Regression Analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) The overall marketing mix factors are at the highest level of importance when considering each aspect. It was found that the aspect with the highest average value is the place, followed by the physical, price, product, promotion, personnel, and process, respectively. 2) The results of the hypothesis testing found that personal factors such as age and income have different effects on the decision to buy housing estates of consumers in Lamphun Province at a statistically significance. and 3) the marketing mix factors have an effect on the decision to buy housing estates of consumers in Lamphun Province at a statistically significance in 7 aspects, with the aspect with the highest effect being the place, followed by the price, physical, promotion, personnel, process, and product having the least effect on the decision to buy housing estates of consumers in Lamphun Province, respectively.

Occupational Motivation among Older Adults: A Case Study of Phitsanulok Municipality Service Area

Thoranin Senanimitr — 2025-08-08

This research article aims to (1) explain the motivations for employment among the elderly in Phitsanulok Province, (2) analyze the factors affecting the motivation for employment among the elderly in Phitsanulok Province, and (3) propose strategies to enhance employment motivation for the elderly in Phitsanulok Province. This research employs a mixed-methods approach between quantitative methods and qualitative methods. The tools used for data collection include questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The statistical methods used for data analysis include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. For qualitative data, content analysis was conducted. The study's findings indicate that 1) the overall motivation for employment among the elderly is at a high level, consisting of aspects related to the need for livelihood, the desire for growth, and the need for social relationships. 2) Factors affecting the motivation for employment among the elderly in Phitsanulok Province include (1) personal factors that differ in terms of individual status, such as gender, marital status, health condition, education level, the last job position held, and special skills; (2) economic status, including income, expenditure burden, debt burden, and owned assets; and (3) social status, including social grouping and the type of social groups to which they belong, resulting in differences in employment motivation among the elderly. 3) Strategies to enhance employment motivation for the elderly in Phitsanulok Province include (1) creating equity in access to employment policies for the elderly and (2) extending the retirement age for elderly workers in the system.

The Influence of Work Motivation Affecting to Work Efficiency of Regional Personnel in The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission

Supalada Tantara — 2025-08-08

The research article aims to study (1) the motivation for work and the performance efficiency of personnel in the regional affairs sector, and (2) the motivation for work that affects the performance efficiency of personnel in the regional affairs sector of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. The population used in the research consists of 524 personnel from the regional affairs sector of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, selected through a specific sampling method. The research instrument used is a questionnaire, which has a reliability value of 0.989. The statistical methods used for data analysis include frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study reveal that 1) the overall motivation for work of personnel in the regional affairs sector of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has an average opinion rating at the highest level, and the overall performance efficiency also has an average opinion rating at the highest level. 2) The motivation for work and performance efficiency of personnel in the regional affairs sector of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission include aspects of personal well-being, responsibility, achievement in work, supervision and control, career advancement, policies and administration, job characteristics, and relationships with colleagues, all of which are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. The motivational variables can collectively explain 80.50% of the performance efficiency.

Cultural Capital Analysis of Ethnic Groups in Phetchabun Province

Phra Wutthipong Kittivanno — 2025-08-08

This research article aims to (1) explore and compile the cultural capital of ethnic groups in Phetchabun Province, (2) classify and categorize the cultural capital of ethnic groups in Phetchabun Province, and (3) develop and evaluate the learning outcomes of ethnic groups in Phetchabun Province. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining document research and action research. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants, including 60 individuals involved with the cultural capital of ethnic groups and 60 heads of households representing the ethnic groups surveyed. The research tools included questionnaires and in-depth interview guides, with content analysis conducted through descriptive analysis. The findings of the study revealed that: 1) The exploration and compilation of cultural capital among ethnic groups lacked clarity, primarily relying on anecdotal sharing of ideas. The researcher needed to survey and compile data separately by village where the research was conducted. 2) The classification and categorization of tangible and intangible cultural capital required the researcher to employ brainstorming methods and focus group discussions, leading to a structured classification. 3) The development and evaluation of learning outcomes related to the cultural capital of ethnic groups in Phetchabun Province indicated that collaborative brainstorming provided knowledge about both tangible and intangible cultural capital, identifying what should be developed and what should not. This process would contribute to the development and evaluation of learning outcomes, reflecting the value of the community through the transition from traditional cultural capital to a changing era. The benefits of this research include its application for academic purposes, training to enhance knowledge about the cultural capital of ethnic groups, and its potential policy implications at the national level, such as presenting research findings to inform policy on the cultural capital of ethnic groups concretely.

Factors affecting customers' decision for repeated usage of The Pink Line mass transit system (Khae Rai - Min Buri)

Saranya Vichakorn — 2025-08-08

This study aimed to investigate (1) demographic factors; (2) behavioral factors; and (3) marketing mix factors on the decision for repeated usage of The Pink Line mass transit system (Khae Rai - Min Buri). The Pink Line mass transit system (Khae Rai - Min Buri), which connects key areas in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, plays a significant role in shaping travel behavior. Understanding the factors affecting repeat usage is essential for planning and developing transportation systems that align with users’ long-term needs. Data were collected from a sample of 400 samples through questionnaires in Bangkok and Nonthaburi. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and binary logistic regression analysis. The results indicated that the factors that significantly affected the decisions to repeat the service were 1) demographic factors which were gender, age, occupation, and income; 2) behavioral factors which were the choice of transportation mode after disembarking from the Pink Line to reach the final destination; and 3) marketing mix factors (7Ps) which were product (travel speed, convenience, and system reliability), price (appropriateness of fare relative to travel distance), place (adequacy of ticket booth facilities), promotion (suitability of EMV Contactless card’s promotional pricing and associated partner stores), process (support systems for people with disabilities), and physical evidence (availability of shops and services in the stations). The findings of this study can be utilized to inform the planning, development, and refinement of service models and marketing strategies for The Pink Line mass transit system (Khae Rai - Min Buri). These improvements aim to better meet the needs of passengers and support the growing urban expansion, ultimately contributing to an increase in ridership.

Approaches to Enhancing Educational Equity in Thailand: Collaboration Among Relevant Agencies and Policy Reform

Suwimon Hengpatana — 2025-08-08

This study aims to analyze the roles and collaborative patterns of agencies involved in enhancing educational equity and to explore approaches for improving educational equity in Thailand. Using qualitative research methodology, the study involved 63 key informants: 16 government representatives, 8 executives and practitioners from the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), 5 private sector executives, 4 scholars and education experts, 6 school administrators and teachers, and 25 representatives from civil society and local communities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis, analyzed using content analysis techniques and triangulation methods. The findings reveal that the main agencies with significant roles include the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Local Administrative Organizations, the Equitable Education Fund, and the private sector. Each agency has complementary roles, but three common challenges were identified: lack of effective coordination mechanisms, unequal resource distribution between areas, and absence of joint monitoring and evaluation systems. The approaches for enhancing educational equity comprise three main dimensions: (1) multi-agency participation through policy and strategy integration, collaborative resource management, community-level support networks, and educational personnel development; (2) legal framework improvements to support equitable resource distribution and curriculum development that responds to diversity; and (3) tax measures to increase educational funding and create incentives for multi-sectoral participation. This research contributes new knowledge on multi-stakeholder partnership frameworks, resource sharing systems, and integrated teacher development programs to sustainably enhance educational equity in Thailand.

Buddhadhamma Integration for Caring Elderly of Local Administration in Mae Yang Hor Sub-district at Rong Kwang District in Phrae Province

Pariwat Soparat — 2025-08-08

This research article aims to (1) study the level of quality of life care for the elderly by local administrators in Mae Yang Hor Subdistrict, (2) examine the relationship between the principles of Brahmavihara and the quality of life care for the elderly by local administrators in Mae Yang Hor Subdistrict, and (3) present the integration of the principles of Brahmavihara in the quality of life care for the elderly by local administrators in Mae Yang Hor Subdistrict, Rong Kwang District, Phrae Province. This study employs a mixed-methods research approach, consisting of (1) quantitative research, collecting data through questionnaires from a sample group of 249 people, and analyzing the data using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, and (2) qualitative research, using structured in-depth interviews to analyze the data descriptively. The results of the study found that: 1) the overall level of quality of life care for the elderly is high; 2) the relationship between the principles of Brahmavihara and the quality of life care for the elderly is positively correlated at a high level with statistical significance; and 3) the integration of the principles of Brahmavihara in the quality of life care for the elderly includes: (1) Metta (loving-kindness), (2) Karuna (compassion), (3) Mudita (sympathetic joy for the elderly in the community), and (4) Upekkha (equanimity), adhering to government regulations and demonstrating integrity in the duty of caring for the elderly.

Buddhist Political Leadership of Local Executives in Problem Solution of Community Waste in Hua Fai Sub–District Administrative Organization at Sungmen District in Phrae Province

Adisak Phisapan — 2025-08-08

This research article aims to (1) study the level of political leadership of local executives in addressing community waste issues, (2) investigate the factors affecting the political leadership of local executives in solving community waste problems, and (3) present guidelines for promoting Sammappadhāna 4 principles to the Buddhist political leadership of local executives in addressing community waste issues in the Hua Fai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Sung Men District, Phrae Province. This study employs a mixed-methods research approach as follows: (1) The quantitative research utilized a survey method with a sample population of 382 people and (2) the qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 10 key informants. The study's results revealed that 1) the overall level of political leadership among local executives was high, and Sammappadhāna 4 principles to the political leadership of local executives in addressing community waste issues was also rated high overall. 2) The factors influencing the political leadership of local executives in solving community waste problems indicated that the Four Principles of Right Action significantly affected the political leadership of local executives in all four areas at a statistical significance level of 0.05. 3) Promoting Sammappadhāna 4 principles to the Buddhist political leadership of local executives in addressing community waste issues showed that (1) Saṁvara-padhāna, local executives created understanding among the public regarding community waste problems, (2) Pahāna-padhāna, there were campaigns for household waste separation based on the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), (3) Bhāvanā-padhāna, continuous public relations efforts were made to promote waste separation and proper waste disposal through various media, and (4) Anurak Khanā–padhāna, measures, rules, and regulations were established for community members to follow.