Good Governance Principles in the Performance of Duties by Community Leaders of the 1st Engineer Battalion Bang Khen District, Bangkok

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: (1) to study the application of good governance principles in the performance of duties by community leaders of the 1st Engineer Battalion, and (2) to compare soldiers’ opinions regarding the performance of these duties. The sample consisted of 239 soldiers, including both non-commissioned and commissioned officers, selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire, and statistical methods employed included percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and the LSD method for paired differences. The findings revealed that soldiers, both non-commissioned and commissioned officers, expressed opinions at a high level regarding the application of good governance principles in the performance of duties by community leaders, both overall and across individual aspects. Transparency was rated highest, followed by responsibility, while the rule of law and participation received the lowest mean scores, though still at a high level. When comparing opinions classified by age, length of service, education level, and marital status, results indicated significant differences in opinions between non-commissioned and commissioned officers according to position level, at the 0.05 statistical significance level. However, when classified by position and size of residence, no statistically significant differences were found in soldiers’ opinions regarding the application of good governance principles in the performance of duties by community leaders of the 1st Engineer Battalion. These results highlight the importance of transparency and responsibility as key aspects of good governance in military community leadership, while also indicating areas such as participation and adherence to the rule of law that require further attention to strengthen governance practices.