Participation in local politics of people in the area of Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province.

Abstract

              The objectives of the research were to study 1) the level of local political participation of people in the Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization area, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province 2) a comparison of the local political participation of the people in the Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization area. Khukhan District, Sisaket Province and 3) Guidelines for developing local political participation of people in the area of ​​Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province. This study is a combination of quantitative and qualitative research. It has a population of 7,555 people. A sample group of 380 people was calculated according to Taro Yamane's formula. A multi-stage sampling method was used. The research tool was a questionnaire. Statistics used in the research include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and One - Way ANOVA and LSD values, with statistical significance set at the 0.05 level. The qualitative research method used in-depth interviews with 12 key informants. The research tool was an interview form and content analysis. The research results found that

             1) Level of participation in local politics of people in the Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization area, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province. Overall, it was at a moderate level (𝑥̅=2.86, S.D.=0.07). When classified into each aspect, it was found that participation in political change at the local level (𝑥̅=3.15, S.D.=0.21) had the highest average. Followed by participation in political struggle (𝑥̅=2.94, S.D.=0.37), participation in monitoring work (𝑥̅ =2.87, S.D.=0.36), and participation in political interest (𝑥̅ =2.56, S.D.=0.23) respectively.

             2) Comparison of local political participation of people in the Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization area. Classified according to personal data factors, it was found that gender, age, occupation, education level, income, and political participation were not different. Statistically significant at .05. And classified according to environmental factors, it was found that the role of political leaders and the role of interest groups and political parties different Political participation is no different. Statistically significant at .05.

             3) Guidelines for developing local political participation of people in the area of ​​Kanthararom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Khukhan District, Sisaket Province. Education and political knowledge should be promoted in society.

Organize activities and projects that stimulate political interest. Use social media to disseminate accurate information and Be neutral, support participation in elections and voting. Establish an organization or group that works on auditing and transparency. Provide training and education on detecting and reporting fraud. Promote public participation in monitoring the work of the government and state agencies.