Decentralization and Local Governance: Concepts, Key Issues, and the Future of Provincial Governor Elections in Thailand Decentralization and Local Governance: Concepts, Key Issues, and the Future of Provincial Governor Elections in Thailand

Abstract

Decentralization and local governance are critical topics in Thailand's administrative system. This article analyzes the fundamental concepts of decentralization, particularly in the context of electing provincial governors, highlighting the importance of public participation in local development. It examines the current administrative structure and related challenges. The findings indicate that despite efforts to decentralize, policy and administrative limitations persist. This article proposes future strategies to enhance fairness, transparency, and citizen engagement at the local level.

This article has three purposes: 1. To study the important concepts and issues of decentralization and local government in Thailand, focusing on the issues of decentralization and local government in Thailand, the election of provincial governors, which are currently receiving much attention. 2. To study the exercise of people's rights in the election of provincial governors in Thailand 3. To study the public's suggestions on the outcome of the election for the governor of Thailand. This article will present critical analysis on history and Development of decentralization as well as challenges and opportunities for local governments to face in the future, focusing on the election of provincial governors. Therefore, the election of provincial governors is a good thing, necessary and important for changing the country by changing the democratic system from the grassroots to the long-term democratic development of the country. Thailand is ready to organize the election of provincial governors because Thailand has had the election of sub-district administrative organizations (SAOs) and provincial administrative organizations (PAOs) many times already. The people have a good knowledge and understanding of the election.