Development of a Community Network Participation Model for Road Accident Management in Langu District, Satun Province

Abstract

     This research was a Participatory Action Research (PAR) using the PAOR cycle. The objectives were to analyze problems, develop a model, and evaluate the outcomes of road accident management in the Langu District community, Satun Province. The population and sample consisted of 55 committee members from the Langu District Road Safety Operations Center, Satun Province. Data were collected using recording forms, reports, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.

     The results showed that the situation analysis led to the development of the LANGU Model for road accident management in Langu District, Satun Province. The model included key operational mechanisms: 1) L (Leadership): appointing and defining roles of primary responsible parties, 2) A (Assessment and Monitoring): continuous monitoring and evaluation of operations, 3) N (New Thinking and Learning): developing new ideas and learning to improve practices, and 4) GU (Good Team and Unity): creating cooperation networks at all levels. The implementation of this model resulted in excellent performance in road accident injury prevention. The analysis of operational results according to the road accident prevention and reduction policy, under the five main strategies (5 Es) in Langu District, Satun Province, was at a high level overall (= 3.57, S.D. = 0.63). The road accident fatality rate during the same period decreased compared to the 3-year retroactive median. Additionally, risk point management operations were conducted at 6 out of 15 identified risk points in the district.