Problem Analysis and Mechanism Development of Community Committee Operations: A Case Study of  Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality, Thailand

Pongsatean Luengalongkot

ผู้แต่ง

Pongsatean Luengalongkot Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University

คำสำคัญ:

Role, Community Committee, Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality

บทคัดย่อ

The community committee is important because it serves as a representative link between the municipality and the people, helps solve problems and improve quality of life, creates participation, strengthens community resilience, and drives policies that truly respond to people's needs. This research study had the following objectives: (1) To study the level of implementation of the roles of community committee members; and (2) To examine the problems and identify solutions for the implementation of these roles by community committee members in Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the roles, problems, and potential solutions concerning community committee members in Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality. The conceptual framework is based on the Ministry of Interior’s Regulation on Municipal Community Committees, B.E. 2564 (2021), as amended (Second Edition), B.E. 2566 (2023). The research area is Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality. Data were collected from 60 community committee members using a structured questionnaire, For the quantitative analysis, the study examined the level of implementation of the roles of community committee members in Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality by employing descriptive statistics, namely mean (µ), and standard deviation (σ). For the qualitative aspect, in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 key informants, and the data were processed using content analysis and descriptive narration.

The research findings are as follows: The level of implementation of the roles of community committee members in Nong Chak Subdistrict Municipality is at a very good level. As for the problems and solutions, it was found that some committee members still lack clarity regarding the scope of their authority; in particular, which tasks fall within the regulatory framework they are permitted to perform. Additionally, there is a lack of a systematic monitoring and evaluation mechanism. Proposed solutions Include developing a user-friendly operations manual with concrete examples, and organizing training sessions to foster accurate understanding of legal roles and responsibilities. Recommendations: To address the absence of a monitoring and evaluation system, it is recommended to establish a follow-up and evaluation mechanism through platforms for sharing best practices, coupled with annual performance evaluations. Furthermore, an incentive system should be introduced to reward outstanding committee members in order to boost motivation.

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