Guidelines for Developing Political Participation of People in Ban Nong Khean, Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict, Samrongthap District, Sarin Province

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Introduction: This research aims to study the political participation of the people in Ban Nong Khaen, Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province, to compare their participation levels, and to propose development guidelines for political participation of the people in Ban Nong Khaen.
Methodology: The study follows a quantitative research approach, with a sample group of 262 residents aged 18 and above selected through multi-stage sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.921. Statistical analysis involved frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. If significant differences were found, Fisher's Least Significant Difference test was applied, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results: 1. The results indicate that most respondents were female (58.4%), most were aged 18–30 years (22.9%), had an education level of primary school (Grades 4–6) (58.4%), and worked primarily as farmers (56.9%). Most had an average monthly income of less than 5,000 baht (3.52%). Overall, the people's political participation in Ban Nong Khaen was at a high level. Involvement in community activities scored the highest, followed by political and governance activities, while interest in political participation was at a moderate level.   2. When comparing political participation based on demographic factors, the study found no significant difference in participation between genders, leading to the rejection of the hypothesis. However, age, education level, occupation, and monthly income were all significantly associated with different levels of political participation, confirming the hypothesis at a 0.05 significance level. 3. Regarding guidelines for improving political participation, the study found that 40% of respondents suggested the government should provide more opportunities for citizens to express their opinions. Regarding community activities, 40% recommended encouraging social interactions through activities that promote teamwork. Additionally, 40% suggested organizing civic education programs to help people understand their rights, responsibilities, and political processes, ensuring more effective participation in the political system.