Journal of Local Management and Development Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Local Government Organizations and Self-Governing Communities: A Role in Developing People’s Quality of Life Sustainably

2026-02-19T17:55:56+07:00

The objective of this academic article is to study the roles of local government organizations and self-reliant communities in developing citizens' quality of life. Furthermore, it analyzes the participatory mechanisms that connect the collaboration between these two sectors. This study employs documentary research and qualitative analysis, examining data from laws, academic publications, and theoretical frameworks concerning local administration and community development. The study indicates that local government organizations play a vital role both in performing statutory duties and addressing the immediate grievances and needs of local citizens. In contrast, self-reliant communities act as catalysts for grassroots development through awareness-raising, collective mobilization, and network building. Therefore, a synergistic relationship exists between the two sectors; local governments function as providers of policy frameworks and resources, whereas communities serve as mechanisms for public participation and self-governance, resulting in sustainable improvement in the quality of life. The core body of knowledge derived from this study is that the integration of participatory mechanisms between state and civic actors at the local level cultivates a dynamic collaboration that enhances the efficiency of joint problem-solving and collective decision-making. Based on the findings, the study proposes three levels of recommendations: 1) At the Policy Level: Amending laws and regulations must aim to mitigate legal restrictions that hinder local autonomy. 2)At the Operational Level: Developing institutional mechanisms and collaborative platforms should emphasize establishing "conduits" and practical tools that facilitate seamless multi-stakeholder integration. 3) At the Community Level: Strategic capacity building must focus on fostering community readiness and strengthening local human capital.

Remarks on the Protection of People’s Rights and Liberties in Public Emergency Situations by the Constitutional Court

2026-06-16T11:05:10+07:00

The Constitutional Court is a judicial organization established by the spirit of the Constitution that intended to be a mechanism for oversighting the exercise of state’s authority and protecting rights and liberties in whatever circumstances. Consequently, the Constitutional Court protected people’s rights and liberties in public emergency situations based on her duties and powers provided in the Constitution. This article therefore aimed at studying the role of Constitutional Court in protecting people’s rights and liberties under public emergency situations by examining decisions of the Constitutional Court as unit of analysis.

After analysing decisions of the Constitutional Court related to the protection of people’s rights and liberties in public emergency situations, whatever it was a ruling or an order, it found that such decisions did not only illustrate the role of the Constitutional Court in protecting rights and liberties under severe circumstances like public emergency situations but also reflected legal limitations arose from rules and procedures in submitting an application to the Constitutional Court as provided in the law on her procedures. These caused the Constitutional Court not to effectively provide constitutional protection as prescribed in the spirit of the Constitution. In this regard, it was therefore necessary to amend the Law on Procedures of the Constitutional Court and also proposed the Constitutional Court, especially each individual Justice, to change her interpretative approach by embracing 'the right-based approach'. It meant that the Constitutional Court should pay more attention to rights and liberties of people in case where the fact obviously illustrated that their fundamental rights was actually violated by the State authority during public emergency situations rather than adhere to rules and procedures provided by the law.

Community Development Through the People’s Economy: A Case Study in Thap Nam, Ayutthaya Province

2026-05-15T10:43:52+07:00

This study aims to explore local resources, analyze the local demand, connect the supply chain, identify market channel, reduce cost, and generate local income through local cooperation and activism. These efforts contribute to the development of local supply chain, the distribution channel, online and offline market as well as community tourism. The achievement of community economic development in Thap Nam sub-district, Bang Pahan district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province - led by a sub-district administrative organization acting as ‘a manager of community based economy’ in collaboration with local people - reflects an approach to community development based on the main street capitalism focusing on moderation drawing from the sufficiency economy philosophy. These development provides a grassroot based economic alternative promoting self-reliance, sustainability, inequality reduction, social and environmental balance, which is contrary to the conventional capitalism mainly responding to endless demand within limited resources, eventually ending up with environmental degradation. Essentially, capitalism prioritizes ‘profit and growth’ but only causes a situation of big fish eat little fish, where big capital swallows up smaller ones or transnational capital overwhelms national ones, ultimately contributing to the recurring economic crises.

LEGAL PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF MONEY LAUNDERING IN THE NON-LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS

2026-02-19T16:54:25+07:00

In the era of globalization, money plays a pivotal role in sustaining livelihoods, consequently driving certain individuals to acquire assets without regard for the law. This has given rise to increasingly sophisticated economic crimes, particularly money laundering a process whereby proceeds derived from criminal conduct are transformed to assume the appearance of legitimacy, thereby concealing the illicit origins of such assets. Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542 (1999), non-life insurance companies fall within the definition of "financial institutions" pursuant to Section 3, thereby subjecting them to stringent compliance obligations, including customer due diligence (CDD), transaction reporting, and record-keeping requirements. Nevertheless, this study finds that the non-life insurance sector presents a relatively low risk of money laundering exposure. Moreover, certain penal provisions remain disproportionate when assessed against the principle of proportionality enshrined in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017). Drawing upon jurisprudential analysis and a comparative legal study, the author proposes amending the definition of "financial institutions" under Section 3 to exclude non-life insurance companies, as well as recalibrating record-keeping and customer data retention measures to correspond with the assessed level of risk. Furthermore, this study advocates for the public disclosure of regulatory violations to enhance awareness and transparency in law enforcement. Additionally, Thailand's anti-money laundering framework should be elevated to align with international standards through the development of proportionate penal sanctions, the refinement of operational compliance measures, and the strengthening of international cooperation - thereby ensuring the effectiveness of anti-money laundering prevention and suppression while fostering the stability and sustainability of the non-life insurance industry, in accordance with the FATF Recommendations and the Risk-Based Approach.

LEGAL PROBLEMS FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF DEBTORS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM - SIZED ENTERPRISES

2026-05-25T16:52:38+07:00

การศึกษานี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อวิเคราะห์ปัญหาและเสนอแนวทางพัฒนากระบวนการฟื้นฟูกิจการของลูกหนี้ โดยเฉพาะกลุ่มSMEsที่เข้าสู่กระบวนการภายใต้พระราชบัญญัติล้มละลาย พ.ศ. 2483 แก้ไขเพิ่มเติม (ฉบับที่ 10) พ.ศ. 2561 แม้กฎหมายจะเปิดโอกาสให้ธุรกิจที่มีศักยภาพสามารถขอฟื้นฟูกิจการได้ แต่ยังพบช่องโหว่ที่เอื้อต่อการใช้สิทธิโดยไม่สุจริต ทั้งจากฝั่งลูกหนี้และเจ้าหนี้ รวมถึงปัญหาค่าใช้จ่ายสูงที่ทำให้ SMEs ไม่สามารถเข้าสู่กระบวนการฟื้นฟูกิจการได้โดยง่าย นอกจากนี้ยังพบปัญหาเมื่อศาลปฏิเสธคำร้องในภายหลัง จึงทำให้ลูกหนี้แบกรับหนี้เพิ่มโดยไม่จำเป็น จากการศึกษายังตั้งข้อสังเกตเกี่ยวกับความไม่ชัดเจนของบทกำหนดโทษกรณีใช้กระบวนการโดยไม่สุจริต การวิจัยนี้เป็นการวิจัยเชิงเอกสาร โดยศึกษารวบรวมและวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลจากตัวบทกฎหมาย คำพิพากษาศาลฎีกา เอกสารทางวิชาการ และเปรียบเทียบกับกฎหมายของต่างประเทศ ได้แก่ สหรัฐอเมริกา ประเทศญี่ปุ่น และสาธารณรัฐสิงคโปร์จึงเสนอแนวทางเพื่อปรับปรุงระบบการฟื้นฟูกิจการของไทยให้มีประสิทธิภาพ ยุติธรรม และเหมาะสมยิ่งขึ้นสำหรับ SMEs

ผลการศึกษาพบว่า กฎหมายฟื้นฟูกิจการของประเทศไทยยังมีข้อจำกัดสำคัญ 3 ประการ ได้แก่ (1) ยังไม่มีหลักเกณฑ์ในการตรวจสอบความสุจริตของผู้ยื่นคำร้องขอฟื้นฟูกิจการที่ชัดเจนเช่นเดียวกับกฎหมายของสหรัฐอเมริกา (2) ต้นทุนและค่าใช้จ่ายในการดำเนินกระบวนการฟื้นฟูกิจการยังเป็นอุปสรรคสำคัญต่อการเข้าถึงกระบวนการของวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อม และ (3) ยังขาดมาตรการเฉพาะในการลงโทษหรือป้องกันการใช้สิทธิในกระบวนการฟื้นฟูกิจการโดยไม่สุจริต เมื่อเปรียบเทียบกับกฎหมายของสหรัฐอเมริกา ญี่ปุ่น และสิงคโปร์ พบว่าประเทศดังกล่าวได้กำหนดกลไกในการตรวจสอบความสุจริต มาตรการลดภาระค่าใช้จ่าย และบทลงโทษสำหรับการใช้สิทธิโดยไม่สุจริตไว้อย่างชัดเจน อันเป็นแนวทางที่สามารถนำมาประยุกต์ใช้เพื่อพัฒนากฎหมายฟื้นฟูกิจการของประเทศไทยให้มีประสิทธิภาพและเหมาะสมกับวิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมมากยิ่งขึ้น

ดังนั้นผู้เขียนจึงเสนอให้ปรับปรุงกฎหมายให้ชัดเจน โปร่งใส และยุติธรรม โดยควรกำหนดเกณฑ์พิสูจน์ความสุจริต ควบคุมค่าใช้จ่าย และลงโทษการใช้สิทธิในทางที่ไม่เหมาะสมเพื่อสร้างความสมดุลและเชื่อมั่นในระบบเศรษฐกิจ

Risk Management Strategies for Advancing Thai Universities to World-Class Institutions: The Context of Higher in Thailand

2026-02-19T17:02:44+07:00

This study aims to analyze appropriate risk management concepts and frameworks for Thai higher education institutions, examine the major risk factors confronting Thai universities, and propose strategic approaches to enhance their international competitiveness. Employing documentary research, the study reviews, analyzes, and synthesizes relevant domestic and international literature based on Enterprise Risk Management and internationally recognized standards, particularly the COSO framework and ISO 31000. The findings reveal that the most suitable framework for Thai higher education institutions is the application of Enterprise Risk Management integrated with institutional strategy and supported by the development of a Risk Profile to strengthen strategic decision making. Key risk factors include financial risks arising from declining government budgets and increasing international competition, academic and research quality risks related to limitations in producing internationally recognized research and aligning curricula with labor market needs, technological and cybersecurity risks, and regulatory and compliance risks caused by changes in government policies and educational quality assurance standards. The proposed strategic approaches include establishing a strategic risk management system, defining institutional risk appetite, developing monitoring and early warning mechanisms, applying artificial intelligence and big data analytics to forecast emerging risks, and strengthening collaboration among higher education institutions, government agencies, and the private sector. The findings can serve as practical guidelines for Thai administrators in developing proactive risk management systems that enhance institutional competitiveness and enable sustainable adaptation to global changes.

THE IMPOSITION OF VICARIOUS LIABILITY ON ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SELLER FOR TORTS COMMITTED BY PURCHASERS IN DRUNK-DRIVING CASES

2026-02-19T17:51:14+07:00

Road accidents caused by drunk driving in Thailand severe social losses, partly due to the lack of effective control mechanisms over alcohol sellers and obstacles in restoring victims to their original positions (restitutio in integrum). This qualitative research aims to determine the liability of sellers based on the principles of vicarious liability and Corporate Social Responsibility. The study employs a comparative legal analysis of legislation and judicial precedents between Thailand, the United States, and Canada, where Dram Shop Laws are enforced.
The findings reveal that current Thai law lacks statutory provisions to penalize sellers who negligently allow conspicuously intoxicated purchasers to drive. Consequently, to enhance opportunities for victim restoration and reduce drunk-driving accidents, this study proposes the enactment of a new statutory provision establishing the seller's liability under the doctrines of vicarious liability and strict liability. Under this framework, the burden of proof is shifted to the seller, while still permitting an affirmative defense to escape liability if the seller can prove that reasonable care was exercised to prevent the harm.

THE MOBILITY PATTERNS OF AGRICULTURAL DRONE PILOTS IN CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE, NORTHEASTERN THAILAND

2026-02-19T17:24:15+07:00

This research article aims to study patterns of mobility experiences among agricultural drone pilots in Chaiyaphum province. A qualitative research methodology was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, participant, and non-participant observation. Data was collected from 16 key informants, aged 20 years and older, with at least one year of agricultural drone piloting experience by presenting information through an analytical descriptive approach. The findings reveal that the career paths of professional agricultural drone pilots are fraught with life challenges and originate from diverse starting points. These paths can be categorized into three main groups based on socio-economic power dynamics: the Moored Group which relies heavily on local social networks for restricted mobility within nearby areas; the Mobile Group which focuses on cross-regional and long-distance travel to seek wider economic opportunities, and the Technical Experts who leverage cultural capital and digital technical knowledge as primary tools for business operation. These diverse starting points profoundly influence their ability to manage friction and determine the scope of their mobility. Mobility among agricultural drone pilots in the Northeast region indicates that in the era of digital agriculture, the meaning of farmer and rural agricultural areas in Isan is constantly flexible and evolving. This reflects the adaptation of new-generation agricultural labor, blending traditional heritage with the adoption of technology

DEVELOPMENT OF PLA RA BONG PRODUCT STRATEGIES WITH CULTURAL CAPITAL IN NONG PHANTA SUBDISTRICT, SO PHISAI DISTRICT, BUENG KAN PROVINCE

2026-02-20T10:11:28+07:00

Development of Pla Ra Bong Product Strategies with Cultural Capital in Nong Phanta Subdistrict, So Phisai District, Bueng Kan Province, aimed to study 1) investigate cultural capital within the community, 2) survey community products, 3) examine the marketing situation of Pla Ra Bong products within the community, and 4) formulate strategies for developing Pla Ra Bong products based on community cultural capital in Nong Phanta Subdistrict, So Phisai District, Bueng Kan Province. The study involved a total sample of 450 participants. The first group consisted of 50 key informants selected through purposive sampling to investigate community cultural capital, survey community products, and formulate development strategies for Pla Ra Bong products based on community cultural capital. The second group comprised 400 respondents selected through accidental sampling to examine the marketing and sales situation of Pla Ra Bong products within the community.The research instruments included: (1) a structured interview on cultural capital; (2) a community product survey form; (3) a questionnaire on the marketing and sales situation of products from the consumers’ perspective; and (4) a structured interview designed to analyze the product environment. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research findings revealed that: 1) The study of community cultural capital indicated the existence of several forms of cultural capital, including linguistic cultural capital, cultural capital related to traditions, rituals, and important Buddhist religious days, cultural capital concerning savory food consumption, cultural capital related to dessert consumption, cultural capital associated with traditional clothing, and occupational cultural capital. 2) The survey of community products identified 22 active occupational and community enterprise groups. Examples included a woven bamboo sticky rice container group, a sericulture group, a mushroom cultivation group, and a Pla Ra Bong occupational group. 3) The marketing situation of Pla Ra Bong products within the community showed that the majority of respondents were female, aged between 40–50 years, engaged in agricultural occupations, and earned an average monthly income of 5,000–10,000 baht. Most consumers purchased the products for household consumption. Overall, consumers’ opinions toward Pla Ra Bong products were at a moderate level ( = 2.50, S.D. = .636). 4) The strategies for developing Pla Ra Bong products included product strategies, packaging strategies, place/distribution channel strategies, and pricing strategies.

Legal Issues in the Application of Pre-Filing Interim Relief in Administrative Proceedings

2026-06-08T09:47:22+07:00

This article examines the legal issues arising from the application of pre-filing interim relief procedures in administrative proceedings. It employs a comparative method, studying foreign legal frameworks for pre-filing interim relief in administrative cases in combination with Thai statutes that already provide for interim measures. The analysis addresses: (1) the feasibility of establishing pre-filing interim relief in administrative proceedings; (2) the types of pre-filing measures suitable for use in administrative proceedings; and (3) the criteria and conditions under which such measures could be applied in Thai administrative proceedings.

The study found that under Thailand’s Administrative Procedure Law, interim measures only take effect after an administrative suit is filed without any provision stating for pre-filing relief. However, in general administrative proceedings, courts may be compelled to consider and issue interim orders prompted by urgent necessity or emergency during the pre-filing period to protect the parties’ interests, the public interest, or to avert irreparable harm. For these reasons, the administrative systems of the French Republic, the Italian Republic, and the Federal Republic of Germany each provide clear statutory rules for pre-filing interim relief in administrative cases, requiring that any request demonstrate an urgent necessity or emergency. It is worth noting that Thailand has increasingly adopted pre-filing relief principles across various statutes e.g., the Arrest of Ship Act B.E. 2534 (1991), the Copyright Act B.E. 2537 (1994), the Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979), the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991), the Trade Secrets Act B.E. 2545 (2002), the Regulation for Intellectual Property and International Trade Cases, B.E.2566 (2023), the Consumer Case Procedure Act B.E. 2551 (2008), and the Arbitration Act B.E. 2545 (2002). Nonetheless, within the realm of administrative proceedings, pre-filing relief is so far confined to applications for interim measures during arbitration, with no equivalent mechanism in other types of administrative cases.

Therefore, in order to provide the Administrative Court with additional legal tools to swiftly protect the parties’ interests and the public interest and prevent further irreparable harm, this article proposes incorporating additional statutory provisions into the Administrative Procedure Law on pre-filing interim relief. Such an amendment would modernize and enhance the effectiveness of interim-measure criteria in Thai administrative proceedings, aligning them with contemporary legal practice and current social conditions

A Participatory Household Solid Waste Management Guidelines of Ban Bung Community, SriPhiromSub-district, Phromphiram District, Phitsanulok Province

2026-02-20T10:34:34+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the current situation of participatory household solid waste management among 140 households actually residing in Ban Bung Community, Moo 5, Si Phirom Sub-district, Phrom Phiram District, Phitsanulok Province; 2) to examine community participation in household solid waste management in Ban Bung Community; and 3) to propose guidelines for participatory household solid waste management. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, beginning with a quantitative approach using questionnaires to collect data regarding waste segregation behaviors, household waste generation volume, as well as attitudes and opinions toward the existing waste management system. Additionally, qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews with store representatives and community leaders.

The research findings are as follows

Conditions of Participatory Household Solid Waste Management in Ban Bung Community Overall, household solid waste management was rated at a good to very good level, reflecting positive perceptions and effective source-level practices.
Public Participation in Participatory Household Solid Waste Management

Public participation was high, particularly in waste separation at the source, contributing to a moderate level of household waste management success.

Guidelines for Participatory Household Solid Waste Management in Ban Bung Community Most residents highlighted the need to enhance the waste management system by integrating household and community participation through transparent, accountable, and sustainable mechanisms.

Legal Problems Relating to the Authority and Functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee

2026-05-15T11:29:20+07:00

This study aims to examine the background and significance of issues related to the authority and functions of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee; to analyze the concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee; and to review the laws concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee at the national, international, and foreign levels. It may also contribute to improving and amending matters relating to the authority and functions of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee to enhance the effectiveness of their enforcement, as the author considers that the enforcement of laws concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee is not yet sufficiently effective.

The results of the study indicate that, with regard to issues concerning the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee, the author proposes that Section 16 of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) should be amended to more clearly define the authority and functions of the Personal Data Protection Committee. Such amendments should address the independence of the Personal Data Protection Committee, support for the development of codes of ethics and codes of conduct, and the investigation and inquiry into non-compliance with the law on personal data protection, in order to ensure more effective enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019).

Legal Problems Concerning the Authority of the Ombudsman in Fact-Finding: A Case Study of Prisons

2026-06-08T09:45:45+07:00

The objectives of this independent study were to 1) study and analyze legal problems concerning the authority of the ombudsman in fact-finding in prisons, and 2) suggest guidelines for solutions. Documentary research was used, of which data were obtained from the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017), the Organic Act on Ombudsmen B.E. 2560 (2017), and relevant internal laws, followed by comparison with foreign laws, including Sweden, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

The study revealed 3 major problems as follows. The first concerned the scope of authority to inspect prisons without prior notice. The law was not written clearly as to whether or not the ombudsman can inspect prisons without prior notice. This is an obstacle for impartial fact-finding, because prior notice may result in altered or terminated evidence. The next problem found involved access to evidence and storage. Documents in prisons are restricted, with several levels of approval procedures which may take a long time, possibly leading to document editing or screening prior to inspection. The last problem concerns witness protection in prisons. Thus far, there have been no clear provisions regarding the protection of prisoners as informants or witnesses for the ombudsman.

As for the comparative study with foreign countries, it was found that Sweden, as the pioneer of the ombudsman system, establishes a strong foundation for public sector accountability. Meanwhile, New Zealand and the United Kingdom demonstrate highly effective legal mechanisms for fact-finding within closed institutions. Particularly in New Zealand, the ombudsman has the authorities to inspect prisons without prior notice and freely has access to documents as well as evidence. Also, the clear mechanisms for cross-institutional checks and witness protection in these foreign jurisdictions ensure that prison inspections are robust, efficient, and impartial.

Based on the aforementioned, this independent study suggests 3 solution guidelines drawing upon the principles of the master models and foreign laws studied: (1) Section 25 of the Organic Act on Ombudsmen B.E. 2560 (2017) should be amended to be unambiguous and provide the ombudsman the authority to inspect prisons without prior notice; (2) There should be a clear mechanism of access to evidence, meaning the ombudsman should have prompt access to documents and evidence with no need to go through any complicated procedures; (3) the Department of Corrections’ Regulations on Witness Protection should be amended in order to include prisoners who give statements to the ombudsman, parallel to setting protection measures and punishments for those who threaten witnesses. Based on these solutions, the ombudsman can effectively protect the human rights of prisoners, aligned with the intent of the constitution to facilitate a strong and independent inspection mechanism so that individuals under vulnerable conditions will receive equal protection of rights and freedom.

The Persistence and Transition of Wood Carving Handicrafts in Kiu Lae Noi Community, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai Province

2026-05-15T11:40:37+07:00

This research aimed to study the persistence and transition of wood carving handicrafts in Kiu Lae Noi Community, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai Province. The study employed a quantitative survey research approach. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to 70 members of the wood carving handicraft group in Kiu Lae Noi Community using purposive sampling, and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

The findings revealed that wood carving handicrafts in Kiu Lae Noi Community continue to persist as a form of local wisdom transmitted through kinship systems and learning by doing. Most artisans are elderly craftsmen with more than 30 years of experience in wood carving. The community’s specialized products mainly consist of animal carvings, particularly elephant sculptures, which represent an important local identity. However, the handicraft sector is currently facing several challenges, including low income, a shortage of younger artisans, and changing market demands. At the same time, the community has attempted to transition its wood carving products in terms of product design, production processes, and marketing by extending cultural values and local identity toward economic value creation. This includes designing products in smaller, portable, and more functional forms, integrating modern technologies with traditional wisdom to improve production efficiency, and utilizing social media as a channel for promotion and market expansion.The study further indicates that the persistence and transition of wood carving handicrafts are not separate processes, but rather represent the community’s adaptive process in integrating local wisdom, cultural identity, and development concepts in order to sustain wood carving handicrafts alongside economic value creation within the context of contemporary society.

A Documentary Research on Synthesizing the Components of Cyber Risk Management Concepts in the Era of Digital Disruption

2026-05-24T23:49:36+07:00

The era of Digital Disruption has significantly transformed the cybersecurity landscape of the public sector. Emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Blockchain have enhanced efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in government services; however, they have simultaneously expanded attack surfaces and increased the complexity of cyber threats. This study aims to (1) synthesize the conceptual components of cyber risk management in the public sector, and (2) examine the relationship between Digital Disruption and Cyber Resilience across national and international governmental contexts. A documentary research method was employed, drawing on academic literature, global cybersecurity frameworks, policy reports, and international research databases.

The findings reveal seven core components of cyber risk management in the public sector: governance and policy, risk identification and assessment, preventive measures, monitoring and detection, incident response and recovery, human cyber awareness, and digital resilience. Digital Disruption has shifted cyber risk from a technical concern to a strategic state-level issue characterized by interdependence, shared vulnerabilities, and cross-organizational ecosystems, requiring proactive and predictive security approaches supported by data analytics and AI.

Despite growing scholarly attention, research gaps remain-particularly the dominance of technical perspectives over behavioral and societal dimensions, limited empirical studies on causal relationships between Digital Disruption and Cyber Resilience, and the absence of integrated analytical frameworks linking cyber risk to economic stability, public trust, and human security. These gaps present opportunities for future research, especially in developing public policy, organizational models, and resilience-based cybersecurity strategies.