Institute of Vocational Education Southern Region 3 Journal (KRIS Journal)

TDevelopment of the Vocational Craftsmanship Program to Enhance Professional Skills Based on the Needs of the Southern Border Provinces Kanchanaphisek Pattani Technical College

2025-05-02T14:16:41+07:00

The Vocational Skilled Craftsman Development Project (VSCDP) is a key initiative guideline for enhancing vocational skills among the workforce in Thailand’s southern border provinces. This project implemented by Kanjanaphisek Technical College Pattani focuses on upgrading the competencies of skilled craftsmen to meet labor market demands. It emphasizes hands-on training, technical skill development, and capacity building through an integrated collaboration between educational institutions, industries, and businesses. The project aims to produce highly skilled professionals through modern curricula, intensive practical training, and digital technology integration. Graduates are expected to acquire industry-relevant skills and entrepreneurial capabilities, equipping them for employment in various sectors or self-employment. The anticipated outcomes include increased job opportunities, improved livelihoods for local workers, and strengthened economic growth in the southern border provinces.

การยกระดับคุณภาพทางวิชาการของการจัดการอาชีวศึกษา

2025-06-23T17:05:38+07:00

Developing a Program to Detect Server Room Temperature with an Alarm Sensor System Through a Line Application

2024-11-18T10:03:26+07:00

This research aimed to develop a program to detect server room temperature with a sensor system notified via the LINE application. The experiment was divided into 2 activities, i.e., 1) developing a program to detect server room temperature with a sensor system that notified via the LINE application and 2) studying users’ satisfaction towards the program to detect server room temperature with a sensor system. The research tool included a test of the efficiency of the server room temperature warning device in the form of a 5-level rating scale analyzed by percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the study revealed that the developed program was overall rated by the users at a high level (mean = 4.42). When considering on each aspect, the results were as follows. Overall, the operation efficiency was at a high level (mean = 4.40) followed by the ability to notify any abnormality in the measured data (mean = 4.60). The speed of sending temperature and humidity data via LINE was also at a high level (mean = 4.40) similar to the accuracy of the data (mean = 4.40). Finally, the display settings of the device on the smartphone screen are appropriate (mean = 4.20).

Development of Quality Assurance Data Warehouse System with Google Sites Application of Hatyai Technical College

2025-04-29T17:35:56+07:00

The objectives of this research were to: (1) develop a quality assurance data repository system using the Google Sites application for Hatyai Technical College, (2) evaluate the efficiency of the quality assurance data repository system using the Google Sites application for Hatyai Technical College, and (3) assess users’ satisfaction with the quality assurance data repository system using the Google Sites application for Hatyai Technical College. The target group for this study consisted of three experts and ten users, including teachers and staff responsible for key performance indicators, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included: (1) the quality assurance data repository system using the Google Sites application for Hatyai Technical College, (2) a questionnaire on the system’s efficiency, and (3) a questionnaire on user satisfaction. Data were analyzed using mean () and standard deviation (S.D.). The efficiency evaluation conducted by the experts assessed four aspects of the system revealing that the quality assurance data repository system using the Google Sites application for Hatyai Technical College achieved the highest level of efficiency, with an average score of 4.83 ( = 4.83, S.D. = 0.38). The users’ satisfaction assessment also indicated the highest level of satisfaction with an average score of 4.63 ( = 4.63, S.D. = 0.49).

Application of Facial Recognition Technology for Organizational Management

2025-04-29T11:36:10+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) develop Facial Recognition Identity Verification System for personnel of Hat Yai Technical College, 2) find out the efficiency of the Facial Recognition Identity Verification System on personnel recognition of Hat Yai Technical College, and 3) investigate the users ‘satisfaction of the Facial Recognition Identity Verification System for personnel of Hat Yai Technical College. Visual Studio Code Program was employed with Python and MongoDB languages for database management. The samples included 2 groups, i.e., 3 specialists selected by purposive sampling method to validate the developed system and 186 personnel of Hat Yai Technical College who used the Facial Recognition Identity Verification System selected by simple random sampling to answer the satisfaction questionnaire. The data from both groups were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The results of this research showed that the development of the Facial Recognition Identity Verification System was validated for its efficiency by the experts reaching a high level (mean value = 4.35). Moreover, the users reported their satisfactions towards the Facial Recognition Identity Verification System at a high level (mean value = 4.36).

The Relationship between Environmental (E), Social (S), and Governance (G) Disclosures and Borrowing Costs in the MAI Stock Exchange of the Technology Industry Group

2024-10-28T15:34:07+07:00

This research aimed to study the level of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information disclosure of listed companies on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI). It also aimed to test the relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) information disclosure and the borrowing costs of listed companies as the technology industry group on the MAI Stock Exchange. Data collection was drawn from an annual report between 2019 and 2023 of 115 listed companies. The descriptive statistics, i.e., percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis techniques were employed to analyze the relationship of variables. The results of this study illustrated that disclosure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) information was not related to the borrowing costs of listed companies on the MAI Stock Exchange. However, disclosure of environmental information was positively related to the size of enterprise. Moreover, the results of this study were tested by using the stakeholder theory to explain that almost businesses were unable to satisfy all the needs of the stakeholder groups. The main contribution of this study is to explore the disclosure of environmental, social, and governance information which can be used as a guideline for businesses to express their responsibility on the needs of stakeholders and beneficial for decision-making without causing damage to communities, society, and environment.

Design and construction of fish Pressing Machine for Making Salted Thread-fin Fish

2025-04-28T17:10:24+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: 1) design and construct a fish pressing machine for making salted thread-fin fish through the engineering design process, 2) study the strength of spring stiffness of the fish pressing machine. And 3) compare the efficiency of hand-pressing method with the developed pressing machine. The research tools included quality assessment forms for the experts to validate the pressing machine and the experimental record forms. The research statistics included mean, standard deviation (SD), and t-test for performance analysis. The research showed that 1) the developed fish pressing machine for making salted fish was evaluated by the experts with the result of a high level. (mean= 4.42 , S.D. = 0.56). 2) The spring stiffness of 1.814 N/mm was suitable for pressing fish. And 3) the test showed that the efficiency of the fish pressing machine was faster than that of the hand pressing method. The resulting soft texture of the fish meat and skin is appropriate for culinary use.

Construction and Efficiency Validation of Tubeless-tire (TL) Changer

2025-04-28T17:07:51+07:00

The purposes of this research were to: 1) construct a tubeless-tire (TL) changer, 2) compare the operational time on removing and replacing tires between manual labor and the developed TL changer, and 3) study the user's satisfaction towards the developed TL changer. The samples included 10 experts in motorcycle repairing derived purposive sampling method. The research tool was a recording form on the time of tire removal and tire replacement by comparing the operational time by manual labor and the developed TL changer. Moreover, the users were asked for their satisfactions towards the TL changer. The reseach statistics included mean and and standard deviation. The results showed that 1) the TL changer can be used effectively with the sidewall press unit and the output power motor to help rotate the wheel for convenient removal and replacement. 2) The operation time for tire replacement with the developed TL changer was less than that of by manual labor. 3) The experts reported their satisfactions towards the developed TL changer at a good level.

Development of a Model for Enhancing Teachers’ Research Competencies to Leverage Educational Management Quality at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College

2025-04-29T15:45:42+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) study the problems in enhancing teachers' research competencies at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College, 2) develop and validate the quality of the model for enhancing teachers' research competencies at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College, 3) implement the developed model, and 4) evaluate the effectiveness of the model. The target groups included 4 groups of the following participants. 1) 122 teachers of both vocational certificate and high vocational certificate levels at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College selected through purposive sampling. 2) 26 school administrators and heads of academic departments selected through purposive sampling. 3) 15 academic staffs, university lecturers, school administrators, and executives of relevant agencies selected through purposive sampling. Finally, 4) 9 experts in research, administration, and teacher development selected through purposive sampling. The statistics used for data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The study revealed that 1) teachers at Nakhon Si Thammarat Vocational College still lacked research skills particularly on data analysis, interpretation, and systematic research report writing. 2) The model for enhancing teachers' research competencies was developed based on the systematic theory covering inputs, processes, outputs, outcomes, and impacts along with the feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement. The model employed the POLC (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) management principles to drive the implementation process efficiently and sustainably. 3) The model was piloted in educational institutions under the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, accompanied by a user manual. 4) The model evaluation indicated the highest level of satisfaction particularly on the use of information technology for research purposes. Moreover, the consultation and mentoring components were highly rated, demonstrating that the model is effective and can significantly enhance the quality of educational management in a tangible and practical manner.

Development of a management model for vocational training to enhance four desirable characteristics for students at Phetchaburi Vocational College

2025-03-17T14:57:20+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) develop a management model of professional experience training to enhance 4 desirable characteristics for students at Phetchaburi Vocational College and 2) evaluate the management model of professional experience training to enhance 4 desirable characteristics for students at Phetchaburi Vocational College. This research was designed as a qualitative study of which the data were gathered from 40 experts via semi-structured interviews validated for the consistency and quality with the IOC between 0.50-1.00 of content validity. The statistics for data analysis included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results of the research were as follows. 1. The results of the study of the problems in professional experience training to enhance 4 desirable characteristics for students at Phetchaburi Vocational College showed that the management model equired 4P Model and 4 desirable characteristics, i.e., 1) discipline 2) responsibility 3) honesty and 4) avidity for in learning. 2. The evaluation of the management model for the professional experience training of students at Phetchaburi Vocational College consisted of 2 main parts. 1) Assessment and certification of the management model for the professional experience training of students at Phetchaburi Vocational College reached an average of 4.80-4.40 with the highest overall average of 4.67±0.50. When considering each aspect, from highest to lowest, the top 3 with the highest average are model responding to the needs for professional experience training of students in workplaces, with the highest average of 4.80±0.45 followed by the principles of the development of the model appropriate for workplaces and educational institutions, with an average of 4.80±0.45 and thirdly, the objectives of the model being appropriate, with an average of 4.80±0.45 percent respectively. 2) Assessment and certification of the quality of the manual for the management model for professional experience training reached an average of 4.20±5.00 with the highest level of possibility at 5.00±0.00. When considering each aspect, the average values from the highest to the lowest of each aspect are as follows. Education in the form of professional experience training in the workplace has the highest average value on the details of the manual, with easy-to-understand language, and user friendly manual with an average of 5.00±0.00. The second aspect is on the details of the manual which is consistent with the desirable characteristics of students, with easy-to-understand language, and user friendly manual with an average of 4.80±0.45. The third rank was on the details of the manual which is consistent with the administration of the educational institution with an average of 4.60±0.55, respectively.

Development of an Administrative Model for Private Vocational Education Institutions Using the 5CS Model

2025-05-02T09:46:55+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) study the administration of exemplary private vocational education institutions at the national level in Thailand, 2) investigate the administrative practices of private vocational education institutions, and 3) develop an administrative model for private vocational education institutions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The quantitative data were collected through questionnaires from 128 purposively selected respondents from 16 private vocational institutions, consisting of school administrators, teachers, parents, school board members, and representatives from partner enterprises. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of .97. For the qualitative component, in-depth interviews were conducted with five experts in private vocational education administration. The findings revealed that 1) the key components of administration in exemplary private vocational institutions included: collaborative networks, institutional management, organizational image, good governance, dual vocational education, quality-oriented culture, and participatory management systems. 2) All seven components were significantly correlated with the overall administration of private vocational institutions at the 0.05 level. 3) The developed administrative model, namely the 5CS Model, comprises five dimensions, i.e., 1.Strategic Leadership and Administration, 2. Networks and Participation, 3. Organizational Culture and Innovation, 4. Competency-Based and Dual Vocational Education, and 5. Organizational Image and Sustainability. 4) The model’s appropriateness was evaluated by experts and was rated at the highest level, with an average score of 4.64.

Model for Developing Vocational Education Manpower to Enhance the Students’ Competences in the Field of Food and Nutrition on Halal Food of Pattani Vocational College

2025-05-02T09:24:04+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) examine the current situation in producing and developing vocational manpower to enhance students’ competencies in the Food and Nutrition program focusing on the Halal Food tradition at Pattani Vocational College, 2) develop a model for producing and developing vocational manpower to enhance students’ competencies in this area, 3) implement the developed model on students at Pattani Vocational College, and 4) evaluate the outcomes of the model implementation. A mixed-methods research design was employed. Data were collected using questionnaires administered on administrators, teachers, educational personnel, students in the Food and Nutrition program, community representatives, and local entrepreneurs. The data were analyzed through percentage, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.

The research findings revealed that 1) the current situation of vocational manpower production and development in this context was at a low level. 2) The developed model was overall found to be highly appropriate and consistent. 3)The participants showed high levels of knowledge, understanding, and satisfaction. Finally, 4) 100% of the 2024 graduates passed both the National Skill Standard Test for Thai Cooks (Level 1) and the Professional Qualification Test for Halal Cooks (Level 4) certified by the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (public organization). The implementation of the model resulted in improved student learning outcomes, professional qualification achievements, and readiness for the labor market. Moreover, the institution now has a practical model for developing vocational manpower in Halal food practices within the Food and Nutrition program.