Law for Development Graduate Journal

Front section Law for Development Graduate Journal

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The legal measures to promote the application of appropriate technologies in public administration and the provision of public services

2025-05-19T16:23:03+07:00

In an era where digital technology plays a pivotal role in the daily lives of citizens, public administration and the provision of public services can no longer avoid adapting to this transformation. The adoption of appropriate technology is essential to enhance efficiency, transparency, and equity in public service delivery. This academic article aims to analyze the role of law in promoting the use of technology in the public sector by examining relevant legal frameworks and concepts in Thailand. It also explores the current situation, systemic challenges, and successful case studies from foreign countries that have effectively integrated technology into public administration. The study is conducted through documentary research, comparative legal analysis, and the synthesis of policy recommendations and legal measures applicable to the Thai context.

The findings reveal that despite Thailand’s ongoing efforts to develop public sector technology, five major challenges remain: (1) structural issues within the government’s technology systems, (2) inequitable allocation of budgets, (3) shortage of skilled personnel and digital literacy, (4) outdated legal frameworks that fail to support technological advancement, and (5) digital inequality affecting access among certain population groups. To address these challenges, the article proposes both revisions to existing laws and the enactment of new legislation in line with digital governance. These include establishing minimum standards for electronic services, promoting data security, creating regulatory bodies to oversee governmental technology use, and encouraging public and private sector participation in designing and supervising state technological initiatives. The proposed measures aim to strike a balance between government efficiency and the protection of individual rights, while fostering a transparent, modern, and sustainable public administration in the long term.

Legal Measures for Promoting the Leather Industry through the Introduction of a New Economic Animal: A Comparative Study of Monitor Lizard (Varanus) and Crocodile Farm Management

2025-03-30T17:28:42+07:00

This study aims to analyze the challenges and obstacles posed by Thailand’s legal measures that hinder the promotion of monitor lizards as an economic species. Since monitor lizards are still classified as protected wildlife, their breeding, trade, and export are strictly prohibited by law. This study conducts a comparative analysis of monitor lizard farm management and crocodile farm management, as crocodiles have been legally recognized as an economic species and can be bred for commercial purposes under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019). In contrast, monitor lizards remain protected wildlife that cannot be bred for trade, preventing farmers and leather industry entrepreneurs from utilizing this resource. Therefore, this study proposes legal reforms to facilitate the classification of monitor lizards as an economic species, using crocodile farm management as a model. To achieve this, legal amendments are necessary, particularly revisions to the ministerial regulations governing the classification of protected wildlife, to include monitor lizards under the category of protected wildlife that can be bred under controlled conditions. Additionally, standardized farm management guidelines should be established following the framework of crocodile farming to ensure sustainable economic utilization without endangering wild monitor lizard populations. These legal modifications would not only enhance the competitiveness of Thailand’s leather industry in the global market but also create new economic opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, they would support systematic wildlife conservation by shifting from wild harvesting to controlled breeding within regulated farms.

Solving the Problem of Defaulting on Loan Payments by Borrowers from the Student Loan Fund

2025-05-23T10:39:28+07:00

This study aims to examine the background, development, and general concepts of THE STUDENT LOAN FUND in Thailand, along with relevant theoretical frameworks including the Theory of Investment in Education, Behavioral Economics, Personal Financial Management Theory, and Deterrence Theory. The study also compares debt management concepts, methods, and conditions applied in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. By analyzing the fund’s performance and factors contributing to loan default, it was found that although Thai student loans are granted across diverse fields of study, many borrowers default after graduation. The study concludes that if Thailand adopts legal debt management measures similar to those used in foreign countries, it could significantly reduce default rates and enable the fund to function sustainably as a revolving fund without relying on the national budget.

The Development of Legal Mechanisms in the Active Shooter Alert System: A Comparative Study of Thai and American Laws

2025-06-11T21:39:18+07:00

This study aims to analyze and develop legal mechanisms for an active shooter alert system in Thailand by comparing it with the laws and alert systems of the United States, a country that has effectively developed and integrated emergency alert systems. The research focuses on studying relevant laws, systems, and best practices to propose guidelines for implementation in Thailand.

The study found that Thailand lacks a comprehensive and efficient emergency alert system for active shooter incidents, in contrast to the United States, which has a variety of alert systems such as the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). These systems enable rapid alerts via television, radio, and mobile phones. Additionally, the U.S. has developed the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), a national-level alert system that connects multiple government agencies to ensure a unified and highly effective public warning system.

Furthermore, the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022, which is under consideration in the U.S. Senate, aims to establish a dedicated alert system for active shooter incidents. This legislation serves as a key reference for Thailand in developing its legal framework. Provisions from this act can be adapted to create an appropriate alert system for Thailand, such as enhancing interagency cooperation, utilizing technology to promptly notify the public of active shooter incidents, and establishing clear operational procedures for public warnings.

The findings suggest that the development of laws governing Thailand’s active shooter alert system should include clear and comprehensive legal guidelines, drawing on the U.S. model while adapting it to fit Thailand’s legal and social context. A well-structured legal framework will help ensure timely public notifications, reduce casualties, and enhance overall public safety.

The problem of consumers' rights being restricted in reviewing products and services through online platforms

2025-06-23T09:49:52+07:00

Online shopping has become increasingly popular in today's society, significantly impacting Thailand's economy and people's daily lives. However, several issues have emerged from this trend, particularly concerning product reviews. Consumers often cannot accurately assess the nature, quality, or price of products, and there is uncertainty as to whether product reviews are based on genuine user experience or paid endorsements aimed at generating profit. This has led to a lack of clear legal definitions and criteria for identifying and regulating product reviews. Currently, there is no specific law that defines the responsibilities of product reviewers, and consumers' rights to express opinions through reviews can be restricted by the deletion or disabling of review functions. Furthermore, there is an absence of legal penalties or protections that safeguard consumers from misleading or false reviews, resulting in unfair treatment and potential damage.

This study aims to examine the legal shortcomings in Thailand regarding online product reviews, focusing on the lack of clear standards, guidelines, and fair consumer protection measures. There remains a legal gap concerning penalties and the definition of actions that violate consumer rights in the context of online reviews. Consumers may suffer harm from deceptive reviews if such issues are not properly addressed.

The author proposes that Thailand should enact additional legal provisions to clearly define the rights and duties of product reviewers, impose penalties for dishonest or unfair reviews, and require disclosure of reviewer identities prior to posting. Such measures would help protect consumers and promote transparency and fairness in online commerce. The author also recommends that state authorities be empowered to take immediate action against violators, drawing on legal frameworks from countries like the United States and Australia. Specifically, amendments should be made to the Consumer Protection Act B.E. 2522 (1979), including clarification in Section 3 on definitions and the addition of Section 22/1 to establish penalties related to online product reviews, in order to enhance consumer protection and ensure transparency in the online marketplace.