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Civic Organizations's Communication on Websites for Democratic Empowerment in Thailand |
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| Creator | 1. Natcha Promsri 2. Phupayap Yodming 3. Terapatt Vannaruemol |
| Title | Civic Organizations's Communication on Websites for Democratic Empowerment in Thailand |
| Publisher | National Research Council of Thailand |
| Publication Year | 2559 |
| Journal Title | Social Science Asia |
| Journal Vol. | 2 |
| Journal No. | 4 (Octber) |
| Page no. | 42-50 |
| Keyword | Communication; CSOs; Websites; Empowerment |
| ISSN | 2229-2608 |
| Abstract | The objective of this study, entitled "The Use of Websites by Civic Organizations for Democratic Empowerment among people in Thailand", is to examine the content relating to democratic empowerment found in the official websites of two civic organizations - Prachatai (www.prachatai.com) and Isranews Agency (www.Isranews.org). This qualitative research employs content analysis, together with in-depth interviews, to investigate content relating to democratic empowerment found in the websites. Articles choses for analysis cover the period from August to September 2014. The samples were chosen from the Prachatai and Isranews Agency websites. The analysis of website content that relate to democratic empowerment demonstrates that the two sites have various organizational structures, with the use of websites as mediums for promoting democratic empowerment. A clear advantage of the websites is the diversification of content to help shape informed citizens, which is universally considered a fundamental factor in democratic empowerment. The examination of the organizational structures of the websites shows that they are independent organizations. The analysis of the content show that content relating to democratic empowerment fits within three themes: governance, way of life, and ideology. For these reasons, it can be concluded that the website content helps promote democratic governance as well as the exercising of human rights. The content also promotes liberal criticism towards Government administration and freedom of expression. |
