| Author | Chuanpit Chua-oon |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-87-04 |
| Subject(s) | Rural development--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. HS-87-04 |
| Abstract | This research attempts to explore the current work situation of
foreign volunteers in the field of rural development at the grass roots
level. Its aim is to identify problems and to suggest what needs to be
taken into consideration by the Thai Government and the volunteer
agencies. A field survey of three volunteer agencies conducted during
May and June 1987 revealed a gap between the needs of volunteers and the
support from the volunteer agencies and the Thai Government. This calls
for improvements in the preparation process for new volunteers , more
efficient site placement and better utilization of the skills of the
volunteers.
Better coordination between the volunteer agencies, the Thai
agencies that receive foreign volunteers and DTEC/Thai Government is
necessary. In line with the intent of transferring skills to the Thai
co- workers, Thai language and cultural training is required. An
understanding of the Thai bureaucracy and work style are also needed.
Experienced former volunteers could be useful contributors in this
during training courses.
In addition, the study showed that the following factors, namely
sex, previous work experience and the length of service in Thailand, do
not affect foreign volunteers' work in Thailand. |
| Year | 1987 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. HS-87-04 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tips, Walter E. J.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Setty, E. Desingu ;Osakaya, Yoshiyuki; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | King's Scholarship, Thailand ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1987 |