Impact of decentralization policy of local administration organization : case study of Khlong Na Rai Sub-district administration organization Chanthaburi Province.
Abstract:
The research was aimed to study the aspects of contexts and impacts of decentralization
policy in Khlong Na Rai Sub-district Administration Organization in Chanthaburi province. The research
populations were the 349 qualified voters in the area of Khlong Na Rai Sub-district Administration
Organization. The mixed method model of the survey research with the in-depth interviews, historical
hearsay, documentary research, participatory observation and researchers experiences were applied
to this study. The findings showed the positive directions before and after the decentralization policy
were performed in the area of Khlong Na Rai Sub-district Administration Organization. The aspects of
public participation, public service, and good management were positively viewed. The results also
showed the positive impacts of the decentralization policy of the Local Administration Organization in
the area of Khlong Na Rai Sub-district administration Organization in Chanthaburi province. The issues
of public participation, public service, and good management were positively commented. These might
be resulted from the Khlong Na Rais dominant feature of being the ancient and farming community.
People in the area of Khlong Na Rai Sub-district had also showed their community strength, strong
relationship and kinship in their own community in the long periods of time.