PROMOTING THE POLITICAL CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE ELECTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN MUEANG CHAIYAPHUM DISTRICT, CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1. To study the political culture of the people in the election of local government organizations in Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province. 2. To study the political culture pattern of the people in the election of local government organizations in Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province. 3. To present the guidelines for promoting political culture of the people in the election of local government organizations in Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province. This is a qualitative research. The tools used are interview forms with 35 key informants. Data is analyzed by content analysis and then summarized according to the set objectives.

 The results of the research were as follows 1. Political culture in the context of elections remains a complex phenomenon that evolves according to social conditions. Studying and understanding this issue requires considering history, current situations, and economic and social factors that affect politics in each era.

1. The political culture patterns of people in local government elections in Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province include: 1) community relations and personal connections, 2) the roles of local leaders and influential people in the community, 3) preservation of local traditions and culture, 4) awareness of local news and information, 5) political participation and awareness, 6) giving importance to development and solving problems in the community.
2. Guidelines for promoting political culture of people in local government elections in Mueang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province include: 1) promoting political education, 2) promoting transparency and fairness in the election process, 3) supporting the roles of community leaders and local media, 4) supporting the creation of networks and civil society groups, 5) developing community initiatives, 6) promoting youth participation, and 7) creating spaces for political discussion.