National Defence Studies Institute Journal

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Activities of the National Defence Studies Institute

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Participation in Security Measures to Prevent the Theft of Ammunition and Explosives Stored in the Army Ammunition Depots

2025-10-02T12:54:12+07:00

The major issue in the storage of ammunition and explosives is the problem of unauthorized removal or theft from ammunition depots. This research aims to study the levels of participation and compare the differences between personal factors and the levels of participation in security measures to prevent the theft of ammunition and explosives stored in the army ammunition depots. This study is a quantitative research. The sample group includes: 1) commissioned officers, 2) non-commissioned officers serving as ammunition depot staff, 3) non-commissioned officers serving as security personnel, and 4. employees/government contract workers. All participants were government officials assigned to Ammunition Depots 1-6 under the Ordnance Ammunition Depot Division, Ordnance Department, Royal Thai Army, totaling 330 individuals. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the characteristics of the data. The statistical methods used in the research included frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics. From the one-way analysis of variance.
The results showed that the overall level of participation among the sample group was high. Personal factors such as position, years of service, highest educational attainment, and average monthly income were found to significantly influence different levels of participation at the 0.05 significance level (Sig. < 0.05), which supports the research hypothesis. It is recommended that management should further promote a participatory approach between commanders and relevant personnel-which is already at a high level. This can be achieved by encouraging closer relationship between commanders and stuff at all level, instilling a mindset and values of participation among subordinates, adhering strictly to the chain of command, and clearly distributing responsibilities in a systematic manner. Leadership should adopt an open-minded and open-hearted approach, fostering interest and engagement in participation among personnel within the unit.

Guidelines for Preventing Online Sexual Harassment Among Female Students at the Military Technical Training School, National Defense Studies Institute, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters

2025-10-07T14:05:22+07:00

This research aimed to study 1) the situation, patterns, and methods of online sexual harassment victimization among female students at the Military Craftsman School, 2) the impact such victimization, and 3) the guidelines for prevention. The research employed a qualitative methodology, using in-depth interviews with 15 female students and 3 teachers at the Military Craftsman School. Data were analyzed using content analysis.
The findings revealed that most female students had experienced online sexual harassment, primarily through Facebook and Instagram. Common forms included inappropriate messages, images, videos, sexually explicit comments, and solicitation. Psychological effects such as anxiety, paranoia, and embarrassment were prevalent, along with social effects like distrust of others and communication avoidance. Academic performance, however, was minimally affected. Most students employed individual-level strategies for self-protection, including ignoring or blocking the harasser, adjusting privacy settings, and avoiding the disclosure of personal information. However, a lack of institutional and familial support was evident. Although military-style discipline contributed to students’ mental resilience, it also created barriers to disclosure, leaving some students feeling isolated and unwilling to seek help. The study recommends teacher training, the establishment of safe and confidential reporting channels, and effective communication with parents to build a sustainable structural prevention system.

Factors Influencing the Use of the My RTARF Application among Officers of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters

2025-10-06T11:08:52+07:00

The objective of this study was to investigate the structural relationships among the factors influencing behavioral intention and use behavior of the My RTARF application among civil servants under the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. The study applied the conceptual framework of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), which includes four independent variables: Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), and Facilitating Conditions (FC). Behavioral Intention (BI) was treated as a mediating variable, and Use Behavior (UB) as the dependent variable. The sample consisted of 400 civil servants selected through stratified systematic random sampling. A validated questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed that PE, SI, and FC had statistically significant influences on BI or UB, whereas EE did not exhibit a clear effect. The model demonstrated acceptable goodness-of-fit indices, including RMSEA, GFI, TLI, and CMIN/DF, all of which were within standard thresholds.
The findings suggest that promoting the adoption of digital applications within governmental organizations should consider users’ confidence in the system’s performance, understanding of users’ contextual experiences, and support from social or organizational networks. Additionally, the presence of adequate infrastructure and facilitating conditions is essential. These factors collectively contribute to sustainable and continuous use behaviors, aligning withlong-term goals in the development of digital government initiatives.

Academic administration model using SMART SPR Model to promote active learning management capabilities to develop learners to have World Citizen potential, Saipanyarangsit School, under the Office of the Secondary Education Area, Pathum Thani

2025-10-06T13:50:38+07:00

The research aims to develop and study the results of an Academic administration model using the “SMART SPR Model” in promoting active learning, which develops learners into global citizens at Saipanyarangsit School, employing a mixed-methods research methodology. The sample group consisted of 92 teachers and stakeholders of Saipanyarangsit School, selected through purposive sampling. The tools used were semi-structured interviews, with an IOC of 0.95 for the entire questionnaire and an average of 0.95 for the entire questionnaire. Data analysis included mean, standard deviations, Pearson's coefficients, and stepwise multiple regression.
The research results showed that 1) The academic administration model using the SMART SPR Model and promoting the ability to manage active learning (Active Leaning) had a statistically significant positive relationship at the .01 level 2) The ability to manage active learning (Active Leaning) with learners with global citizanship potential has a statistically significant positive relationship at the 0.01 level. 3) Active Learning ability has a statistically significant effect on learners’ potential to be global citizens at the .05 level. There are 3 predictive variables, including proactive learning management skills at 66.40 percent, proactive learning management design skills at 77.90 percent, and proactive learning management measurement and evaluation skills at 81.90 percent, respectively. The overall predictive scores have a predictive power of 81.90 percent. Lastly, 4) the results of the model evaluation by experts found that the quality aspect is at a very good level, the highest being the feasibility aspect, followed by the utility aspect, and the accuracy aspect,
and the quality is at a good level, including the appropriateness aspect, and the overall picture has a good quality level.

Inner Cover Page

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Ethics in Publishing Academic Articles and Research Papers

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Objectives, Scope, and Publishing Conditions

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Back Cover

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Adaptation of Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic : The Role of Local Adaptation of Indigenous Peoples in the Arctic : The Role of Local Governments and International Organizations in Addressing Environmental Security Challenges

2025-10-06T09:08:38+07:00

This article aims to examine and analyze the profound impacts of climate change in the Arctic region on Indigenous peoples across environmental, social, cultural, and economic dimensions. Particular attention is paid to the roles of local governments and international organizations in supporting Indigenous adaptation within a complex and vulnerable context. The study integrates theoretical perspectives from political science, notably neoliberal institutionalism and green politics, to understand international cooperation and resource governance in the Arctic.
Findings reveal that Indigenous communities such as the Inuit, Sami, and Nenets are facing critical challenges due to the melting of sea ice and permafrost, factors that undermine food security and disrupt traditional ways of life. As a result, Indigenous adaptation is necessary. It requires collaboration between local governments and international organizations, with the former playing a vital role in formulating policies and initiatives that respond to the context of these problems. This includes the support of appropriate infrastructure and the promotion of alternative livelihoods. Concurrently, international organizations such as the Arctic Council and the United Nations contribute by providing resources, developing cooperative frameworks, and facilitating the inclusion of Indigenous peoples in global decision-making processes.
Accordingly, this article proposes key recommendations for adaptation: the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with scientific data; the enhancement of food security; the development of sustainable infrastructure; and the promotion of Indigenous peoples' roles in decision-making at all levels. These measures are essential for creating a comprehensive and enduring long-term adaptation strategy while significance of the raising global awareness of the significance of the Arctic as one of the planet’s most critical ecological systems.

Article Title: Strategic Foresight for Transnational Call Centre Scammer Threats in Burma-Thai Border: Lessons, Trends, and Possible Actions for Thailand

2025-10-02T15:54:57+07:00

This academic study originates from the rapid proliferation of call-center scammer crime, which has caused severe economic and social harm and now operates from areas with limited state reach, notably in Karen State, Myanmar. The objectives are to 1) analyze the root-cause factors of the problem, 2) assess threat trends, and 3) propose strategic, whole-of-government policies that address both uncertainty and impact. The methodology applies a Strategic Foresight framework following the textbook of Scenario-Based Strategic Planning: Developing Strategies in an Uncertain World, drawing exclusively on public sources—field visits, reports from security agencies, academic works, and policy documents—to analyze relevant uncertainties and impacts. An Impact/Uncertainty Grid is used to identify Critical Uncertainties and prioritize response measures.
Findings indicate that the paramount critical factor is the scammers’ technological adaptability, leveraging resources such as Starlink satellite internet, power generators, and foreign funding to circumvent Thai pressure measures. Additional factors—Thailand’s geographic advantages, cross-border financial channels, and sovereignty constraints—also shape the groups’ operations but are of secondary urgency and priority. The analysis further finds Thailand currently faces constraints in counter-technologies (e.g., cyber-attacks and electronic warfare) and must rely on international cooperation to control the resources that enable these crimes. Policy recommendations are organized into three clusters: 1) Technology—develop and procure beamforming jammers and establish a proactive Cyber Task Force; 2) Territory, Border, and Law Enforcement—upgrade border operating bases and deploy Smart Border Monitoring; and 3) Diplomatic and International Cooperation— engage SpaceX and the Chinese government to restrict resources supporting illicit networks. The study concludes that technological counter measures deserve the highest priority, together with border-control and diplomatic measures to achieve durable security outcomes for Thailand.

Territorial Shifts along the Moei River with the Implications for State Sovereignty

2025-10-06T11:51:29+07:00

This article examines the legal and geopolitical implications of the shifting boundary along the Moei River, which serves as the natural frontier between Thailand and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Through documentary research and analysis based on principles of international law concerning natural boundary delimitation, the Thalweg Principle, accretion, and avulsion, the study finds that the river’s transformation is complex in both physical and legal dimensions, with significant social consequences for border communities. A notable case involves approximately 340 rai of disputed land, where Thai citizens have long resided and engaged in agriculture. This contested are a has become a sensitive point of sovereignty and security due to the absence of a clearly defined boundary, raising the risk of political and military disputes. The article argues for the necessity of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and policy frameworks that safeguard the rights of local populations while preserving Thailand’s territorial sovereignty and minimizing the long-term risk of international conflict.

Education as the Foundation of National Security

2025-10-06T14:35:58+07:00

Education plays a crucial role in fostering national security by shaping the characteristics and attitudes of young people, thereby contributing to sustainable national stability. This study aims to analyze the role of the education system in developing qualities and attitudes that promote national security in the context of 21st-century changes, as well as to propose policy recommendations for improving the education system to meet the country's needs. The study methodology involves reviewing relevant literature on education and national security, analyzing the role of education in various dimensions such as the development of 21st-century skills, promoting civic responsibility, reducing inequality, and enhancing awareness of security issues.
The study reveals that the education system plays a key role in creating responsible citizens, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, reducing social inequality, and promoting national unity. Furthermore, it enhances awareness of security issues such as cybersecurity and disaster management.
Policy recommendations for developing the education system include revising curricula to align with 21st-century changes, improving teacher development, promoting lifelong learning, and encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors. These measures will ensure that youth are equipped with the essential skills and qualities for national security, contributing effectively to the nation’s stability and development.

Controlling Dual-Use Items under the Context of International Security : A Legal Analysis and Policy Recommendations for Thailand

2025-10-24T11:55:39+07:00

This article presents a legal perspective on dual-use items (DUI), which are goods and technologies with both civilian and military applications and pose potential risks related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The study critically examines several international regulatory frameworks, including United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540), the European Union Dual-Use Regulation, and national legislations from countries with established strategic trade control measures such as the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. These frameworks are analysed in comparison with Thailand’s current legal and policy framework, as the country seeks to develop a national control system aligned with global standards. The findings highlight the necessity of establishing well-integrated and effective legal and administrative mechanisms, with particular emphasis on the role of the private sector as exporters of goods and technologies in ensuring compliance with international obligations and enhancing national security from both strategic and commercial perspectives.
This article concludes with policy recommendations for establishing a legal foundation, strengthening regulatory oversight, and innovating public service delivery in enabling a comprehensive and sustainable implementation of strategic trade controls (STCs) in Thailand.

Decoding the Joint Forces Staff College: A Model for Driving Joint Operations to Elevate Thailand’s Military Education Programs

2025-10-20T11:35:12+07:00

This article analyzes the educational management model of the Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), which adheres to the standards of the United States. The objective is to apply the results of this analysis to enhance the instructional process in military curricula focusing on joint operations within the Royal Thai Armed Forces, aiming for greater efficiency and effectiveness. The study emphasizes Outcomes-based Education (OBE), the ADDIE Model for curriculum development, the Annual Curriculum Review Process, and Bloom's Taxonomy. This analysis is beneficial for improving instructional processes, defining clear learning outcomes, and ensuring accurate assessment and evaluation. Ultimately, it contributes to producing high-quality and highly capable personnel to serve as military leaders in the Royal Thai Armed Forces.

The Legal Structure of Authority in the Deployment and Use of Military Force under Thai Law

2025-10-28T10:53:02+07:00

This article aims to examine and analyze the command structure for military force deployment and mobilization under Thai law. It explicates the hierarchy of command authority, scope of duties, and power relationships among the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Forces, and the Commanders-in-Chief of the armed forces, within the framework of the Ministry of Defence Administration Act B.E. 2551 (2008) (as amended), the Ministerial Regulation on the Use of Force, Force Deployment, and Readiness B.E. 2545 (2002), and relevant ministerial orders.
The analysis employs systematic legal interpretation grounded in the principles of public law and the rule of law to clarify who holds what authority, under what conditions and procedures, and under what mechanisms of control. The article presents the command structure, decision-making processes, and delegation mechanisms as prescribed by law in both normal and emergency situations, including exceptional cases where commanders may exercise authority urgently. Furthermore, the article analyzes the mechanisms for controlling and overseeing the exercise of military authority under Thai law, including oversight by the executive branch, parliament, and agencies within the Ministry of Defence, to demonstrate the system of checks and balances embedded in the legal framework. This system aligns with the principle of civilian control of the military and the accountability of state power under democratic governance. The article also offers legal considerations that may lead to the review or refinement of relevant provisions to enable the command structure to effectively address contemporary security threats.
This article thus presents an academic exposition of the legal structure governing the exercise of military authority under Thai law, supporting the conduct of state security operations in an orderly, transparent manner consistent with the fundamental principles of a modern state founded on the rule of law and accountable exercise of state power.

From Silence to the Last Straw: The Awakening of Thai Nationalism in Response to Perceived Threats to State Sovereignty

2025-10-31T12:02:00+07:00

This article aims to analyze the phenomenon of the leaked “audio conversation” between Thai and Cambodian leaders which became a major trigger event driving political change and civic mobilization in Thailand in 2025. The analysis integrates Nationalism, Social Movement Theory, and Digital Political Communication to propose a new explanatory framework called “Dignity-Based Nationalism.”
This framework identifies a mechanism of “Triggered and Self-Reliant Mobilization under Leaderless Conditions” in four stages: 1) Silence, when citizens although dissatisfied with government policies remained patient under a majority government; 2) Awareness and Shame, when the leaked audio on Facebook became a trigger event that challenged national dignity and spread rapidly through digital media; 3) Distrust of Leadership, which led to political party withdrawal and mobilization by civil society; and 4) Defense of National Dignity, expressed through collective actions such as donations, providing supplies, and emotional mobilization online. These stages demonstrate that although citizens began with silence and tolerance, once national dignity was challenged, they developed awareness, lost trust in leadership, and ultimately united to defend the nation— reflecting the shared Thai identity captured in the phrase: “Thailand stays calm, yet in war does not fear.”

List of Editorial Board Members

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Editorial

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Military Terms 101

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