The Role of Local Politicians in the Competition for Executive and Subdistrict Council Positions in Pa Phai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province, during the Election of March 28, 2021

Abstract

This article analyzes the topic of local politicians in the competition for executive and council positions in Pa Phai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province during the election on 28 March 2021 aimed to: 1) Study the history of the relationship between local politicians and groups in Pa Phai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province. 2) Study the role of political groups during the campaign for executive and council members in Pa Phai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province. This was a qualitative study by selecting specific key informants by interviewing them. local politicians, community leaders, housewives, public health volunteers, and the elderly, totaling 10 people. The results of the study found that the history of the relationship between local politicians and groups in each group of politicians had different origins and goals. Mostly local people and were known to the general public or were members of a group within the community, such as community leaders, housewives, etc., which were often found from participating in various activities within the community. They came together with the aim of working for the people and wanted to develop the Pa Phai Subdistrict Municipality area. Analysis of the role of political groups during the campaign for executive and council members in Pa Phai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province, it was found that the election campaigns of each local politician group were similar. People chose candidates who were widely known and had outstanding achievements. Meanwhile, local politicians tried to distribute candidates to every village so that they could help campaign and introduce each village to get to know each candidate. They also proposed policies and concepts for working on development to cover all aspects, whether it was policy setting, community potential, focusing on understanding and developing towards sustainable goals, such as policies related to infrastructure.