The recruitment policy of the Royal Thai Army regarding to the social media utilization and digital footprint

Abstract

This research is a qualitative research method. Data were collected by interviewing 11 key informants. The objectives of this research are to study 1. policy on considering and selecting civilian personnel to serve in the Royal Thai Army by using social media and digital footprint verification; 2. analyze the impact of the policy and 3. propose measures as a selection system and appropriate guidelines. The results of the research revealed that this policy is an important and necessary in today's era in which the Army has set up to keep up with the situation. Attitudes were examined through the use of social media of the selected participants for consideration. The policy has both positive and negative impacts on recruiters, the Army and related agencies, both directly and indirectly. However, it was also found that the implementation of the policy has clear standards or guidelines. There were well prepare at the policy level, operator personnel, tools and related regulations to be a fair, transparent and verifiable policy especially where such policies are relevant to. The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (PDPA: Personal Data Protection Act) that is currently in effect.