| Author | Katalee Sikharangkura |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-98-19 |
| Subject(s) | Local government--Thailand
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-98-19 |
| Abstract | Local government is the unit to which the central government relinquishes certain roles to manage by itself. These roles deal directly with local benefits which people from other areas would not get such as cleanliness, roads and waterways, tap water system and electricity. This self-management or self-government gives opportunity to local people to decide by themselves for their own benefit. Since the local government mainly serves local people, therefore, local people should increase their participation in the management. To fulfill this principle, local elections are organised and the elected people represent the communities in making policies, plans and implement according to the policies and plans. Local government acquires legal status and has its own revenue. These principles are adopted and applied for the latest local government unit: the Tambon Administration Organisation (TAO). TAO, the local government in rural areas has been in existence since March 1995. At the time of this study, TAOs Baan Phrik and Sarika were three years old, they performed several types of projects and services assigned to TAOs: (a) construction and maintenance of roads, drinking water systems and waterway, and (b) maintaining cleanliness through garbage collection. The performance so far is considerable as partly successful. However, the study found several weaknesses that should be addressed. Main proposed measures are People's should be informed more about their TAO. Thereby, they would paiticipate in the election in order to choose their own representatives or stand as candidates in the election. Moreover, people should know that they have the duty and rights to follow up the work done by their representatives. Training should be provided for the elected members for them to understand and be able to perform their roles both in the legislative and executive bodies. The present limited tasks of providing infrastructure should be reviewed and increased emphasis on promoting agriculture and providing a range of social services should be considered. TAOs should explore more various options for revenue, in order to strengthen their finances. |
| Year | 1998 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-98-19 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dale, Reidar; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Routray, J.K. ;Soparth Pongquan; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Katholischer Akademischer Auslanderder-Dienst (KAAD), Germany; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1998 |