NIDA Development Journal

Sustainable and Self-Reliant Community Development Model Based on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy

2025-07-29T15:26:59+07:00

This study proposes a comprehensive framework for assessing sustainable and self-reliant community development in Thailand, grounded in the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) and the New Theory (NT) of His Majesty King Rama IX. Employing a qualitative research methodology, the study draws on document analysis, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with key stakeholders—including government officials,community leaders, local residents, and development practitioners. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using purposive sampling, and data were analyzed through content analysis.

Triangulation techniques were applied to enhance the credibility and validity of the findings.

Central to the study is the Sustainable and Self-Reliant Community Development Model (SSCDM), which comprises five core factors, 17 elements, and 45 indicators. The five factors—effective community participation, balanced and resilient development, data- and information-driven decision-making, knowledge- and ethics-based leadership, and good governance—serve as the foundation for evaluating community performance across multiple dimensions of sustainability.

Key findings indicate that communities exhibiting strong leadership, integrated resource management, and inclusive participation consistently achieve higher levels of sustainability and self-reliance. The SSCDM thus provides a practical and culturally grounded tool for guiding development planning, monitoring progress, and aligning local initiatives with both national priorities and global development goals.

An Integrated DRR Approach to Coping Disaster Governance and Building Community Resilience in Mountain Regions of Nepal

2025-04-10T13:34:06+07:00

The incidents of avalanche and recent devastating earthquakes in Nepal depicted the necessity of an efficient Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategy which would be instrumental to the conservation of biodiversity along with the mountain settlements. Numerous documents forwarded by the United Nations on DRR also reflect on how DRR is a cross-cutting issue and that a consolidated effort is necessary to develop coping mechanisms. This paper reviews the Yokohama Strategy, Hyogo Framework, Sendai Framework and integrated Ecosystem-based DRR and Community-based DRR to develop a collaborative framework that can enhance the community resilience in mountain regions. Based on content analysis and case analysis of recent earthquakes in Nepal, the triple I framework comprising Innovation, Institution and Infrastructure is proposed in supporting the governance and resilience mechanism. It is envisaged that the collaborative efforts of the 3I approach could provide a complete package of biodiversity conservation, community resilience and sustainable livelihood for the vulnerable mountainous communities and ecosystems worldwide.

The Economics of Police Corruption: Incentives, Institutional Failures, and Policy Solutions

2025-06-27T16:55:50+07:00

Corruption in the police force has a generalized negative impact on other institutions of law enforcement, taking away the reputation of public trust in the government system of law enforcement. Factors contributing to this trend include unethical economic motivations, cultural, possibly discrimination motives or elements, and shortcomings of the institutions. However, corruption comes into these institutions through political leadership and the manipulation of security services for regime maintenance and institutionalization of corruption. Poor political response breeds corruption, reinforcing entrenched practice and political willlessness, thus making reforms in combatting corruption rather tricky. This paper posits that the battle against systemic and individual corruption requires full and consistent attention to two cardinal policy strategies. The reform measure is directed to the correct compatibility of incentives, the related categories of political discipline, and the development of justice structures within enforcement agencies. It collates evidence from definite geospatial cases of excellent anti-corruption-morals endeavours in countries worldwide for analysis. A proper strategy requires more than good intentions on the part of the political elite; it should indeed be a big frame around institutional reform that will keep working for the future of solutions.

Evolving Dynamics of the Thai - Myanmar Border Regime

2026-02-11T16:36:29+07:00

The Thai Myanmar border system, a complex and dynamic entity has been shaped by centuries of historical interactions contemporary challenges and evolving geopolitical landscapes. This scholarly article critically examines the historical context, contemporary dynamics, and prospects of the border regime. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical events, current socio-political factors and potential trajectories this study aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the border regime's evolution and its implications for both countries and the wider region.

Dancing with Algorithms: Mapping AI’s Impact on Tomorrow's Workforce (2025-2045)

2026-02-26T09:54:14+07:00

This research charts the intricate choreography between artificial intelligence and labor markets from 2025 to 2045, introducing a novel framework that quantifies both displacement risks and augmentation opportunities. Through an extension of Acemoglu's automation model, the 30 key professions are analyzed by using the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) data, revealing distinct patterns of workforce transformation. Its findings demonstrate that AI’s impact creates a spectrum of change: from rapid displacement in data-entry positions (95% substitution within 2 years) to gradual enhancement in complex roles like radiologists.

The study's dynamic simulation models compare unguided market evolution against policy-intervention scenarios, showing that strategic government involvement could reduce peak displacement rates by 30-40% while accelerating productivity gains. By introducing time-dynamic parameters and sector-specific transition rates, we provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing workforce adaptation in an AI-augmented economy. These insights offer policymakers and organizations a structured approach to navigate the transformation, suggesting that successful adaptation lies not in resisting technological change, but in orchestrating a harmonious integration of human and artificial intelligence.

The Fiscal Sustainability of Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage System: Lessons from Comparative Analysis of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Indonesia

2025-10-16T10:23:24+07:00

This study examines the fiscal sustainability challenges confronting Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) system, which is facing increasing fiscal pressure frompopulation ageing, rising healthcare expenditures, and the growing costs of medical technologies. These challenges have contributed to accumulated financial deficits among a significant number of public hospitals. Employing a qualitative research approach based on documentary research and comparative policy analysis, the study compares healthcare financing systems in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Indonesia through the lens of fiscal sustainability.

The findings reveal that Thailand’s primary challenge stems from a structural imbalance between the growth of healthcare expenditures and available fiscal resources. Comparative analysis shows that the selected countries have adopted different institutional mechanisms to enhance healthcare sustainability, including strategic purchasing and health technology assessment in the United Kingdom, global budgeting and expenditure control in Canada, and referral management alongside diversified financing arrangements in Indonesia.

The study concludes that strengthening risk-adjusted resource allocation, enhancing strategic purchasing mechanisms, improving expenditure management, and diversifying healthcare financing sources are critical for ensuring the long-term fiscal sustainability
of Thailand’s UHC system while preserving equitable access to healthcare services. The findings provide policy-relevant insights for healthcare financing reform in Thailand and other middle-income countries facing similar fiscal challenges.