HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT OF SEAFARERS IN THE THAI MARITIME BUSINESS BY APPLYING THE PRINCIPLE TRISIKKHA

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the development of human capital of seafarers in the Thai maritime business. 2. To study factors affecting the development of human capital of seafarers in the Thai maritime business. 3. To present the development Human capital of seafarers in the Thai maritime business by applying Tisikkha This research used the mixed methods consisting of Population were 25,000 seafarers, samples were 394 seafarers (simple sampling) and 18 key informants who were experts or experienced individuals in the Thai maritime business. (Purposefully selected). Research instrument included questionnaire, structured in-depth-interview, and focus group discussion The statistics used in the research were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, multiple regression analysis and descriptive content interpretation.

The research results were found that 1. Human capital development of seafarers in the Thai maritime business, the majority of the respondents were male, aged 21-30 years, with primary education, earning of 30,001-40,000 baht, and holding the position of boatmen. Human capital development process, by overall, was at a high level, emphasizing education, training, and development The practice of the tisikkha principle was also at a high level, focusing on wisdom training of enhance knowledge, morality training for good behavior and concentration training for mental stability. The overall development of crew member was at a high level, emphasizing capabilities, skills, attitudes, and intellectual abilities or enthusiasm. 2. Factors affecting the development of human capital of seafarers in the Thai maritime business: The process of Human capital development impacted the development of seafarers especially in ​​training and development, The principles of Tisikkha also affected the development of seafarers, especially in term of concentration and wisdom. 3. Human capital development of seafarers in the Thai maritime business by applying Tisikkha. As a result, seafarers had good characteristics, responsibilities, commitment to self-improvement, updating their knowledge and skills, leading to efficient work performance, safety, and career advancement, and raising the standards of the Thai marine business.