Journal of Liberal Arts RMUTT

Becoming Who We Are

2025-06-30T22:47:04+07:00

This book presents an overview of human growth through three major life stages: “school years,” “university life,” and “working life.” Its aim is to share experiences and meaningful lessons that readers can apply to strengthen their mental resilience and develop their personal potential. It also seeks to inspire appreciation for each stage of life as an essential step that shapes who we become — from the first chapter to the last.

Work-life Balance: The Role of Personal Factors and Motivation of Public Sector Personnel

2025-02-12T18:42:38+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) study the level of work-life balance among personnel at Budget Bureau, 2) compare the work-life balance of personnel at Budget Bureau based on personal factors, and 3) analyze the relationship between motivational factors and work-life balance among the personnel. The study adopted Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory and the Work-Life Balance concept of Merrill & Merrill as the main conceptual framework. The sample group consisted of 300 personnel from the central office of Budget Bureau, determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. A questionnaire was used as the data collection tool. The reliability of the questionnaire, tested using Cronbach’s alpha, was 0.924, indicating a high level of reliability. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Independent sample t-test and One-way ANOVA were used to examine the effects of personal factors, while multiple regression analysis was used for motivational factors. The results showed that the overall work-life balance of personnel was at a moderate level. Personal factors such as age, number of children, and number of family members showed statistically significant differences in work-life balance. Furthermore, motivating factors including work achievement, recognition, and career advancement positively influenced all aspects of work-life balance. In addition, hygiene factors, such as organizational policies, job security, and remuneration, played a key role in reducing employee dissatisfaction. These results can be applied to develop policies and strategies that promote work-life balance in government organizations, including enabling personnel to live and work with greater happiness and efficiency.

Readiness of Thai Banking Employees for English Email Correspondence in International Trade Finance: Opportunities and Challenges

2025-03-24T09:23:30+07:00

As Thailand’s banking sector becomes increasingly integrated into the global economy, English proficiency has emerged as a vital skill for effective communication especially in international trade finance. This study investigated the readiness of Thai banking employees to use English for email communication in trade finance operations. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporated questionnaires, competency tests, and semi-structured interviews to assess language proficiency, challenges in written correspondence, and the impact of English skills on professional performance. The study involved 35 purposively selected banking employees. The findings indicated that while employees recognized the importance of English in their roles, they faced persistent difficulties with grammar, technical vocabulary, and complex sentence structures. Statistical analyses showed differences in language proficiency based on demographic factors, work experience, and exposure to international transactions. Despite these challenges, participants affirmed that email was the primary mode of workplace communication, highlighting the urgent need for improved writing skills to enhance clarity and professionalism. The study recommends the implementation of targeted English training programs, with a focus on writing and specialized vocabulary relevant to banking operations. Enhancing employees’ English proficiency can boost operational efficiency and support Thailand’s competitiveness in the global financial landscape. Addressing language barriers is therefore essential for ensuring smooth and internationally compliant trade finance transactions.

The Success Factors of School for Community Development to Community Empowerment: Case Study of Wat Mai Dong Sak School Impact to Ban Tha Tien, Sai Yok Sub-District, Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province

2024-07-01T07:52:53+07:00

Wat Mai Dong Sak School had the dominant roles to Ban Tha Tien community, this community was selected to be the role model for community empowerment by Kanchanaburi Province. Then this article had aimed to study the success factors of school for community development to community empowerment. This study based on quantitative research and collected data from 17 key informants were community leaders, official leader, religious leader, school director, school teachers and villagers. The data was collected through observation method and in-depth interviews. Research tool was interview guidelines. Then the data was analyzed by descriptive method. The finding of the study revealed that the success factors of the Wat Mai Dong Sak School for Ban Tha Tien community development to community empowerment consists of 1) Leadership. The leadership of school director for developed school and community 2) Teamwork. They had worked as a teamwork between school and community leaders and people in the community 3) Participation for development. The most of people in the community enthusiastically to join the activities which were through or created by teachers of Wat Mai Dong Sak School 4) Communications. School has been continually and seriously communicating which effectively supported the community for knowledgeable, understanding and acceptance to joined the community’s activities 5) Created Awareness. People in the community have stimulated by school to create awareness that the community’s problems were their own and had a willingness to share responsibility and solve the problems together.

Community Participation in Sustainable Tourism Management Based on a Community-Based Approach: Ban Koh Mon Community, Sam Roi Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

2025-04-21T09:59:13+07:00

This article aims to 1) Study the level of community participation in sustainable community-based tourism management in Ban Koh Mon community, Sam Roi Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. 2) Compare personal factors with the participation of the public in sustainable community-based tourism management in Ban Koh Mon community, Sam Roi Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. 3) Examine the relationship between the perception of information regarding sustainable tourism management and community participation in sustainable community-based tourism management in Ban Koh Mon community, Sam Roi Yot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. This is a quantitative research study. Data were collected using a questionnaire from a sample of 400 participants selected through convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (One-way ANOVA), and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis. The study found that. The overall level of community participation in sustainable community-based tourism management was high ( = 4.38). When considering each aspect, it was found that the aspects of giving opinions, planning, and decision-making, as well as implementation and operation, had a high average score. The aspect of monitoring and evaluation also had a high average score in all areas. The comparison between personal factors and public participation in sustainable community-based tourism management revealed that gender differences did not result in different levels of participation. However, differences in age, educational level, occupation, length of residence in the area, and average income led to statistically significant differences in participation in sustainable community-based tourism management at the 0.05 level. The relationship between the perception of information regarding sustainable tourism management and community participation in sustainable community-based tourism management was found to be at a high level. This indicates a positive correlation between information perception and participation: as the perception of information increases, the level of community participation in sustainable community-based tourism management also increases.

Antecedent Factors Affecting Organization Loyalty of Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Employees

2025-03-21T13:34:05+07:00

This study aims to examine the antecedents that affect employee organizational loyalty at the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC). The sample used in this research consists of 400 employees of BAAC, selected through stratified random sampling based on the proportion of employees at the head office and regional branches. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and hypothesis testing through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The research findings revealed that the majority of respondents were female, aged between 31-40 years, had a bachelor's degree, were married, and earned an average monthly income of 20,001 – 30,000 baht. Overall, they rated the antecedents and organizational loyalty at the highest level. The hypothesis testing showed that career advancement opportunities, leadership, and organizational commitment significantly affected employees' organizational loyalty at BAAC, with a statistical significance level of .05. The model demonstrated a prediction power of 92.7%. The research findings can be utilized to establish human resource management guidelines for enhancing employee loyalty. The bank should develop comprehensive welfare and benefits that meet employee needs, establish clear career paths, organize continuous skill development training programs, and promote leadership styles that encourage employee participation. These measures will help reduce turnover rates and increase the organization's operational efficiency in the long term.

The Quality of Work Life Affecting the Performance Efficiency of Personnel in the Central Administrative Offices of the Department of Livestock Development

2025-05-04T09:47:13+07:00

This research aimed (1) to study personal factors, quality of working life and work efficiency of personnel in the Department of Livestock Development. (2) to compare work performance classified by personal factors and (3) to find the relationship between quality of working life and work performance. The sample group consisted of 335 personnel from the central department of the Department of Livestock Development. The research instrument was a closed-ended questionnaire. The statistics used in the research were numbers, percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation coefficient at a statistical significance level of 0.05. The research results are as follows: (1) The Central Department of the Department of Livestock Development has an opinion on the overall quality of working life at a very agree level, and the personnel of the central department of the Department of Livestock Development have an opinion on the overall efficiency of work at a very agree level. (2) Personnel of the central department of the Department of Livestock Development with different ages, status, education levels and work experience resulted in overall work efficiency that was significantly different at the 0.05 statistical level. (3) Quality of working life in terms of adequate and fair compensation, personnel development, career advancement, personal rights, and democracy in work. In terms of life-life balance, social integration or collaboration, work environment, and social relations, there is a relationship with the overall performance of personnel in the Department of Livestock Development, in accordance with the hypothesis.

Factors Related to Knowledge Management of Officers in Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

2024-06-25T09:02:22+07:00

This article aimed to study 1) the knowledge management of officers in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEP) 2) compare the knowledge management of officers in DEP, categorized by personal background factors 3) the relationship among knowledge management, social support and readiness for information and communication technology and the knowledge management of officers in DEP. The sample group consisted of 201 officers working at DEP, with systematic random sampling. The tool used for data collection was a questionnaire. The statistics were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, one-way analysis of variance, LSD method for paired differences, and the Pearson’s product – moment correlation coefficient. The level of statistical significance was set at 0.05. The study results revealed that overall, officers have a high level of knowledge about knowledge management, a high level of social support, a moderate level of information and communication technology readiness, and a high level of knowledge management (x̅ = 7.60, 4.27, 3.39, and 4.00, respectively). The results of the hypothesis testing showed that officers with different personal factors (sex, age, educational level, type of employment, period of work) have different knowledge management of officers. at the statistical significance level of .05. Social support and readiness for information and communication technology have a positive relationship with knowledge management overall and in every aspect. It is statistically significant at the level .001

Essential Needs for the Management of Internal Quality Assurance at the Undergraduate Program Level: A Case Study of Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi

2025-03-09T14:50:22+07:00

This research aimed to investigate the essential needs for managing internal quality assurance at the undergraduate program level at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Employing a quantitative research approach, the study involved 268 instructors responsible for undergraduate curricula. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a high reliability coefficient (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.98). Data analysis was conducted using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNImodified). The findings indicated that the current conditions were generally at a high level, while the desired conditions were at the highest level. The most critical needs for management were in the areas of input, followed by process and outcomes. Specifically, the most urgent input need was for instructors to possess doctoral degrees in accordance with academic standards. In the process domain, there was a need for systematic curriculum implementation to enhance student potential, and in the outcomes domain, it was important for programs to be revised based on student complaints. The study recommends the development of clear policies, long-term planning, effective supervision, and faculty development to ensure instructor qualifications. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for instructional approaches that promote 21st-century skills and the use of student feedback to inform continuous and effective curriculum improvement through the standardization of successful problem-solving practices.

Laws on Protecting the Benefits and Compensation Owed to Conscripted Soldiers

2024-09-28T13:47:49+07:00

This research aims to 1) study and compare the laws on the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts in Thailand and other countries; 2) study and analyze legal problems related to the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts in Thailand; and 3) propose guidelines for amending and improving laws related to the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts in Thailand. This research is a qualitative research, studying and researching data from concepts, theories, legal texts in Thailand and laws from other countries. The research results found that the current laws on the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts do not cover the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts, both during service, such as compensation, welfare, education, and after discharge, such as employment and medical treatment, including various benefits for military conscripts that are outdated and do not correspond to the current situation. From a comparative study of laws on the protection of benefits and compensation for military conscripts in the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Singapore, and Israel, it was found that there are important legal issues that can be used as guidelines for amending, improving, and developing Thai laws. Recommendations from research are to amend the law according to the Military Service Act of 1954, including the Military Personnel Regulations Act of 1978, to protect the benefits of compensation, welfare and education for conscripts while on active duty, and to protect the benefits of employment and medical treatment for conscripts after discharge.

Pedagogical Guidelines Using Integrated Teaching Approaches to Enhance Undergraduate Learners’ English Oral Communication Ability

2025-02-10T22:25:38+07:00

International communication in the present time necessarily involves the English language as the medium of communication. Especially, the competency in English for oral communication becomes an essential skill, that the English users are needed to be well equipped. Effective English oral communication helps the speakers achieve the communicative goals. Hence, the approaches employed in English learning management system in educational institutes to enhance learners’ oral English communicative ability are indispensable. However, most of English instructors have limited knowledge in applying and integrating varied teaching approaches in English oral communication classroom, regarding the relevant contexts of both instructors and learners. Most English instructors depend on traditional way of teaching English communication, leading to the limited efficiency in Thailand’s English learning management system in higher education. This academic article suggests the pedagogical guidelines using integrated approaches to enhance undergraduate learners’ English oral communication ability. The pedagogical guidelines focus on combining teaching approaches, integrating listening and speaking skills and integrating English teaching approaches with digital technology, instead of excessively relying on text-based method. The pedagogical guidelines proposed in this article is recommended to be applied in educational institutes to enhance English oral communication of learners, who enroll in the course of English for Oral Communication.