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- Title
THE READINESS AND NECESSITY OF ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNORS IN THAILAND.
- Authors
Methawikul, Mekin; Kuljirundhorn, Bhakaporn; Sampaio, Fernando
- Abstract
Objective: To examine the readiness and necessity of election of Provincial Governors in Thailand. Theoretical framework: SWOT Analysis based on Public Administration and Decentralization Concept. Method: Qualitative approach using documentary research on public administration and provincial election. Data was analyzed by content analysis. Results and Discussion: In order to organize the system of public administration at provincial level to be effective and achieve the goals, the following issues should be addressed: (1) more delegation of command and decisionmaking power; (2) the governor should adapt to the role of strategic administrator; (3) the governor should use Integrated Area Development strategy; (4) the governor's work attitudes should be a work culture of all sectors participation; (5) delegate more power in personnel administration; (6) Budget system focus on provincial development budget; (7)review the authority or mission of provincial authoritative organization and governor to avoid overlapping. Implications of the research: To be use as a guideline in considering of election of provincial governors in Thailand. The advantages and disadvantaged from the findings should be addressed for better decentralization of governmental authority. Originality/value: This research adds the value to the concept of public administration, decentralization approach and governor's election.
- Subjects
THAILAND; PUBLIC administration; GUBERNATORIAL elections; SWOT analysis; DECENTRALIZATION in government; ATTITUDES toward work; ELECTIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE law; PERSONNEL management
- Publication
Environmental & Social Management Journal / Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1981-982X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.24857/rgsa.v18n2-003