Implementation of Policy on the Elderly in the Bangkok Area from 2016 to 2022

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study 1) the process of Implementation of Policy on Elderly in the Bangkok Area from 2016 to 2022; 2) the satisfaction and attitudes of the elderly toward the implementation of Policy on Elderly in the Bangkok area from 2016 to 2022; and
3) problems and obstacles of Implementation of Policy on Elderly in the Bangkok Area. The research is a mixed method. The qualitative research used data collected from in-depth interviews with officials involved in the implementation of the elderly welfare policy total of 7 people. Using a specific random sampling method and quantitative research using questionnaires with the elderly whose names were registered in the Bangkok area total of 400 people. Used quota sample method, according to the number of 50 districts, 8 people per district Statistics. Used were frequency. Percentage, Mean, and Standard Deviation.

The results showed that: 1) the process of Implementation of Policy on the Elderly consists of 3 leading agencies: (1) the Department of Older Persons, (2) the National Committee on the Elderly, and (3) the Social Development Office and the 50 district offices of Bangkok.
2) the Satisfaction and attitudes of the elderly toward the implementation of the policy on the Elderly overall, it was at a high level. 3) Problems and obstacles were divided into 2 groups:
(1) officers, the problem encountered is that the operators lack knowledge. Higher Levels do not follow up and evaluate the policy. There aren't enough resources for the services and the publicity is not comprehensive, (2) for the elderly, the problem encountered is the delay of the workflow. The received welfare does not improve the quality of life of the elderly. The Elderly cannot communicate with modern technology.