Politics, Governance, and Local Political Party Branches to Influence the Growth of the Thailand

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The objective of this study is to study the factors behind the establishment of political party branches in Thailand. What factors stimulate the creation of political party branches? Operational characteristics of local branches Relationships between branches Member of the House of Representatives voters, and what are the characteristics of the party's central leader? It is especially focused on the Democratic Party (DP) branch because the DP has devoted more human and material resources to branch development since its inception than any other political party, Analyze the establishment and internal operations of local branches. This study used qualitative data analysis. Primary data was collected through interviews, participatory observation and study from related documents.

The results of the study found that Factors behind the establishment of political party branches in Thailand and the factors that stimulate the creation of political party branches are: To be used as a tool to determine the methods for establishing political parties and conducting political party activities in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. One of the important points of the political party law is that political parties must be established. "Political Party Branch" If you wish to submit a candidate for election to the House of Representatives The form for demarcating electoral districts in any constituency must include a political party branch or representative of the provincial political party that has the area of responsibility in that constituency. At the same time, the Political Party Law also stipulates penalties for failure to take action as specified by law. The nature of operations of local branches Relationships between branches Member of the House of Representatives voters and what are the characteristics of the party's central leader? From the study it was found that active operations of many local branches In particular, branches located in the DP's strong political base help the party confirm and repeat its votes both during and between elections. The success of many DP branches, especially those in the South and Bangkok and help reveal the important role that parliamentarians play in maintaining the continuity of local branches. The findings also reveal the different formats of the DP branch system and how they differ from those of other political parties. The DP's distinctive branch structure may be a key factor behind the party's recent victories in the south and in Bangkok.