Browsing by Author "Narong Chumsupanwaree"
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    Drug use/abuse: policies and policy implementation in higher education instituties in Bangkok
    (Research Institute of Assumption University, 2009) Preecha Methavasaraphak ; Linchong Chorrojprasert ; Narong Chumsupanwaree ; Juthaporn Wannarat ; Urai Chaktrimongkhol ; Kanokporn Isarankura na Ayuthaya
    The objectives of this study are to study policies and policies implementation concerning drug use/abuse among Higher Education Institutions (HEls) in Bangkok Metropolis, to study the operational processes of policies and measures concerning drug use/abuse among HEls, to study the current situation of drug use/abuse among HE!s, and to study problems and obstacles on drug prevention among HEls. Research methodologies and activities for this research were divided into three phases (Phase I: Brainstorming seminar, Phase II: In-depth interviews, and Phase Ill: Students survey) and include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research results are: there was not much difference in the process of operation concerning drug problems among HEls. There were no written policies and specific plans concerning drugs in most institutions. Policies concerning drug were set up by Commission of Higher Education (CHE). Most of the responsible persons know how to handle drug problems in their institution. They have enough knowledge about drugs such as the different kind of drugs, the harmful effects of each kind, etc. Some institutes report that they found only few addicts in campus. Most of the serious cases of addicts were found outside the institutes and they went to re-habilitation center themselves. The administrators . and responsible persons believed that drug problems in their institutes were not serious. Most institutes organized drug prevention activities, followed CHE 's instructions, every year as a routine.
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    Insight into internally displaced persons in Bangkok Metropolis, Thailand
    (Research Institute of Assumption University, 2010) Preecha Methavasaraphak ; Chatchayodome Pulpol ; Narong Chumsupanwaree ; Juthaporn Wannarat ; Jiraprapa Lakkam
    This research study aims to explore ways of life of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bangkok Metropolis, Thailand. The study focuses on three groups of IDPs; namely invaded community IDPs, under the bridge IDPs and homeless IDPs. In general, the IDPs have different backgrounds and places of origins, but share similar causes of displacement. The displacement is commonly resulted from the economic, social, and health-related factors. In some cases, the IDPs seek to escape from their so-called surrounding environment. Nowadays, the IDPs live in every part of Bangkok Metropolis. They struggle to earn their living and hardly receive any help from the government. The majority of the IDPs do not plan for their future but hope for a better life for their offspring. None of the government agencies are directly in charge of tackling the IDPs problem. The operations are scattered amongst government agencies from ministerial to local levels. This leads to redundant work, lack of cooperation and lack of continuity. The unclear government policy on the IDPs problem also results in vague operations. Furthermore, administrators have different perspectives towards the IDPs and handle the problem differently. In some district offices, administrators use a compromise measure to handle the IDPs while others take a sever measure to crack down the problem. Some administrators simply ignore the IDPs problem. Some government officers at an operational level would like to solve the problem for the IDPs but are unable to extend any help. Without a clear policy, their helps may jeopardize a violation of the rules and regulations. Regarding the social effects, the IDPs cause stress, intimidation, pollution to the environment, physical harm and damage to properties.