Journal of Local Management and Development Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

The Lusheng and the Beliefs of the Hmong People: The Case Study of the Phu Thap Boek area, Lom Kao District, Phetchabun Province

chutikan Sawetrungrueng , Thuntima Sukkerd, Rudklaw Pampasit — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

ABSTRACT

The objective of this paper is to present the result on studying the use of lusheng, a Hmong musical instrument, in rituals and beliefs from birth to death. The qualitative research methodology was applied by utilizing the semi-structure interview to collect the data from 3 groups of informants including the community leaders, the experts on lusheng, and the people in the community. The study found that the inheritance of musical culture of the Hmong people within Phu Thap Boek area has existed since their forerunner migrated to this area more than 100 years ago. It has been passed down from generation to generation and deemed as a valuable cultural heritage to bestow on their grandchildren. The songs played by lusheng are categorized into 2 types: 1) the songs for sending the spirit that are played at the funeral ceremony to express the relationship between the human and the spiritual world, and 2) the songs for the entertainment such as the Hmong’s new year, the wedding etc. Despite the social and cultural change within the community in various dimensions, the tradition of playing lusheng as a part of the funeral ceremony still remains strong since the Hmong believes in spirits. It is believed that if someone dies, the lusheng must be played immediately at the funeral in order to communicate with the spirit of the deceased. And the songs from lusheng will point the way for the departed souls to be with their ancestors or heaven. Nowadays, it was found that within Phu Thap Boek area the number of those who can play lusheng are declining as well as the inheritance of playing lusheng is unpopular among new generation. Hence, the conservation and promotion of playing lusheng among new generation as well as the provision of learning center and exhibition room for lusheng in the community for the visitors are highly recommended.

Keywords: Lusheng, Belief, Hmong

Fighting Bulls and Community Economic Development in Phu Thap Buek Area, Wang Bal Sub-district, Lom Kao District, Phetchabun Province

Suphanicha Yamsuan, Thanchanok Ritmanee, Rudklaw Pampasit — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The objective of this study was to analyze how fighting bulls supported the community economic development and how those fighting bull farmers in Phu Thap Buek area utilized their livelihood resources/assets. The qualitative research approach was applied by employing the semi-structured interview to collect data from the community leaders and the farmers. The result revealed that raising the fighting bulls essentially helped creating jobs and revenue, it thus played a significant role in community economic development. Even though the sport of bull fighting was brought from the South of Thailand, here in Phu Thap Buek it functioned as an income distribution engine to the community people. It helped creating business related to the sport of bull fighting and other services that later became a supply chain such as providing stable for rent for those bringing fighting bulls to prep before fighting, cultivating grass for selling to those fighting bull owners, operating the shops nearby the bullring to service those visitors to the community prior and on the day of bull fighting, organizing a community market fair to sell products related to fighting bulls etc. Furthermore, it was also found that the livelihood resources/assets of fighting bull farmers should be properly provided as follows, 1) For physical resources, the land must be spacious enough for the fighting bulls to walk around for exercise, and it must has ample water for them, 2) For financial resources, the investment capital must be sufficient to meet with various expenses such as labor cost, food cost etc. 3) For social resources, this is about the network that has been formed among the groups or clubs of those fighting bull famers. They keep corresponding with each other especially during the fighting competitions or festivals. 4) For human resources, the farmers themselves must be equipped with knowledge and skill for this type of livestock, and 5) For natural resources, the location for raising the fighting bulls must be fertile to guarantee the sufficiency of grass supply for them and to help lower the feed cost for the farmers.

Motivation for work performance of civil servants of Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Lom Sakdistrict, Phetchabun Province

Intira Niamthanom, Teeraphat Kitjarak, Supachai Tritose, Arun Sonchai — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to study the level of motivation in the performance of local government officials in Lomsak District, Phetchabun Province. Data was collected from a population of 287 individuals using a questionnaire. The research tools employed included frequency values, percentages, averages, and standard deviations. The research findings revealed that the motivation in the performance of local government officials in Lomsak District, Phetchabun Province, encompasses 9 aspects. Overall, these aspects were rated as high, listed in descending order as follows: 1) Nature of the work performed 2) Happiness at work 3) Success in work 4) Progress and advancement in work 5) Interpersonal relationships within the organization 6) Opportunities for promotion 7) Recognition 8) Work environment 9) Compensation and benefits, respectively.

The opinion of the public regarding the revenue collection service provided by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Nong Phai, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province

Pannapa Jeenason, Teeraphat Kitjarak, Supachai Tritose, Arun Sonchai — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to study public opinions on the revenue collection services provided by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Nong Phai, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province. The research designated a sample group of 284 individuals. The data collection tools employed included questionnaires and statistical analysis methods, such as frequency, Percentage, Mean and standard deviation.

The research findings indicate that public opinions on the revenue collection services provided by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Nong Phai, Nong Phai District, Phetchabun Province is at a high level ( = 3.70, S.D. = 0.85). This level of satisfaction extends across all four aspects, which can be ranked from highest to lowest mean values as follows: Employee knowledge and abilities ( = 3.76, S.D. = 0.81) Service and tax rates/types, both with the same mean value ( = 3.75, S.D. = 0.84) ( = 3.75, S.D. = 0.82) Public relations and dissemination, with the lowest mean value ( = 3.55, S.D. = 0.93)

The Development of Local Cuisine Video Media for Undergraduate in Chom Thong Sub-District, Muang District, Phitsanulok Province

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

ABSTRACT

The purposes of this research were to 1) develop local cuisine video media for tourism using in Tha Pho Village, House Group 8, Chom Thong Sub-District, Muang District, Phitsanulok Province as a case study. 2) compare academic achievement before and after studying using the video media, and 3) evaluate student satisfaction with video media. The sample group included 30 students of Home Economics Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University. The research tools used in this study were the local cuisine video media for tourism, the study achievement measurement form, and the satisfaction measurement form. The statistics used for data analysis were efficiency values (E1/E2), mean, and standard deviation. The research findings were as follows: 1) The local cuisine video media for tourism had the highest quality assessment score, showing an efficiency value (E1/E2) of 82.86/83.57 which was satisfied with the 80/80 criterion,2) The academic achievement of students revealed that their posttest scores were higher than those of the pretest, and 3) The students were satisfied with the video media at the highest level ( = 4.66, S.D. = 0.57)

Digital Skill Components of Labours in Health Service Workplaces

Patiphan Pholmat, Somjate Yamacharoen — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the digital skill components of labours in health service workplaces. Quantitative research method was employed. The sample group was 1,452 people who worked health service workplaces and had experience using the internet from micro data of the 2020 Household of Information Technology Use Survey project of the National Statistical Office. The data was collected using an interview form and was analyzed with descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. The result found that labours in health service workplaces are mostly female, 82.6 percent. They were in the Generation Y age group, 44.8 percent (average age 39.5 years), had the status of head of the household, 39.7 percent, had a bachelor's degree, 72.2 percent, and almost one out of every three people, or 31.8 percent lived in the central region. In terms of work status, it was found that the majority of labours worked as professional nurses, 35.1 percent and worked in hospitals, 84.2percent. The digital skill components of labours in health service workplaces were determined to have eight components, including: government and health information access, computer usages for work, creating and downloading content, computer system management, working online with others, content management and networking, purchasing products and services, and finding jobs and studying online. All of these variables were able to account for 59.7 percent of digital skills of labours in health service workplaces.

Development of Hemp Products: A Case Study of the Hemp Community Enterprise Group in Phop Phra District, Tak Province

Sirinee Wongwilairat, Walailak Punture — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The research project "Development of Products from Hemp: A Case Study of the Hemp Community Enterprise Group in Phop Phra District, Tak Province" has the following objectives: 1) To study the knowledge of the Hmong ethnic community in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, regarding the cultivation, weaving of hemp fibers, and production of hemp products. 2) To develop hemp products through cooperation between educational institutions and local network partners. 3) To develop entrepreneurs and community innovators by enhancing their knowledge and skills in communication, marketing communication, and online marketing of hemp products. This research uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, which includes reviewing related literature and research, conducting field surveys, and performing in-depth interviews using semi-structured interview guides. A total of 50 key participants, divided into four groups, were selected through purposive sampling: 1) government officials, 2) community leaders, 3) entrepreneurs, and 4) community members. Workshops were organized to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborative brainstorming for developing hemp products. The research findings indicate that:

1.The community possesses extensive knowledge of hemp cultivation and processing. There are local experts and community members, and even schools provide support and education on hemp cultivation and processing to students. The lifestyle connected to weaving hemp fibers among the Hmong ethnic group in Khiri Rat Sub-district, Phop Phra District, Tak Province, reflects their beliefs, faith, customs, and traditions. It also showcases the unique processes and methods of weaving and fiber extraction specific to each community. This has become "local wisdom," encompassing knowledge and skills combined with values and beliefs about the relationship between people and nature, as well as between people and the supernatural. These are conveyed through traditional customs, ways of life, livelihoods, and various rituals, which are considered a cultural heritage passed down through generations. This heritage highlights the community's unique identity and its connection to nature through local wisdom, making it worthy of learning and continued promotion and support.

2.The development of hemp products and the benefits of hemp have resulted in a diverse range of products, utilizing all parts of the hemp plant. The developed products include hemp bar soap, hemp liquid soap, hemp shampoo, hemp serum, hemp face mask, hemp matcha, handcrafted auspicious items, clothing such as robes and fashion outfits, hemp balm, embroidered hemp fiber wallets, and hemp fabric shoulder bags.

3.The results of the marketing training provided to the group of innovators included the creation of a website for the hemp entrepreneurs group, named www..Hemp-tak.com. Additionally, a brand was developed through the design of a logo, which was a collaborative effort between the institute and the group of innovators. The brand is named "Phop Gan."

Review Knowledge about the State, the Legal State, and the Rule of Law

Yutthasart Norkaew — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This article Aims at reviewing knowledge about the definition of the state, the Legal State, and the rule of law by studying secondary data, including books, textbooks, and various types of academic documents on the issue of the meaning of the state. State elements Concepts and theories regarding the origins of the state, the development of statehood, state form, as well as "Legal State" and "rule of law" as basic information for study. “Modern nation-state” is the most internationally accepted political framework today. Because the state is a political mechanism that requires sovereignty over territory in a territory that is spatially definite. To lead to an administration that is directly under the control of the central government within the state with unity and completeness in itself. That other states from outside cannot claim sovereignty over the territory. In addition, the Legal State and the rule of law are important principles that emphasize the sanctity of the law over individuals and political institutions. It is considered a basic principle in the general administration of government within the state that affects the establishment of various types of political institutions that exercise sovereignty within the state on behalf of the citizens.