The purposes of this study were to investigate the component and competency model for learning in digital technology of the elderly in Bangkok. The sample of this study consisted of 385 elderly people in Bangkok. The instruments used in research were questionnaire and interview. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage arithmetic mean standard deviation and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings of the data analysis indicate that there were 6 components with 36 variables of competency for learning in digital technology of the elderly in Bangkok which can describe the combined variance at 64.305 percent. All components were as follow: 1 component of the knowledge competency to identify the learning course 3 components of the skill competency to identify the learning objective learning management and promote learning. Finally 2 other components of the personal competency to identify the background of learner and physical and mental fitness.

The purposes of this study were to investigate the component of information and communication technology (ICT) competency for Thai e-commerce personnel and presents The model of competency development in ICT for Thai e-Commerce personnel. The questionnaire was administered to collect quantitative data from 385 electronic business personnel samples and the in-depth interview method was applied to obtain qualitative data from 10 experts in information and communication technology from public and private sectors. The collected data were analyzed by frequency distribution percentage distribution mean standard deviation and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The results revealed three components with 47 variables of ICT competency for Thai for Thai e-commerce personnel which can describe the combined variance at 74.979 percent. Of all variables 36 variables are highly necessary to identify the competency to design and develop websites and benefit the ability to develop and improve the website according DBD Verified. Six variables refer to the competency concerning the interpersonal skill and responsibility among the personnel inside or outside the organization. Finally five other variables are responsible for the ability to carefully analyze troubles with caution.

The purposes of this study was to investigate the essential component of software development competency for new graduates before entering the Thai software industry sectors and to develop training courses software development competency. The sample of this study consisted of 402 software’s entrepreneurs and 30 new graduates in software development. The instruments used in research were questionnaire in-depth interview and the assessment of the satisfaction of trainees. The statistics used for data analysis were arithmetic mean standard deviation and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings of the data analysis indicate that there are seven competency factors: the software development on mobile devices individual factor for software career software testing and presentation use of software development tool knowledge of business process for software development concept of software development and English for communication and ASEAN knowledge. A software development on mobile devices was the most important competencies for software industry and therefore the training for new graduates was set up based on Application Development on Android. In addition the participants were satisfied with the training at very good level.

The objectives of this research to investigate 1) the level of elderly acceptance of technology and support. 2) Individual factors influence the elderly learning. The quantitative approach was applied by using questionnaire in data collection. Data was collected from 320 elderly people. Descriptive and inference statistics were used: percentage mean standard deviation Pearson correlation and multiply regression analysis. The findings indicates that there is the highest level of elderly acceptance of technology and support. The elderly people also use the Internet mainly to communicate with others followed by watching movies and listening to music. The most important technology support for the elderly is the Internet and computer use in a public place such as library hospital and elderly center with an expert encouragement. Provide knowledge and skills for the elderly using technology is the second most important technology support. Factors influencing the elderly learning in technology media are as follows: 1) Individual factors: the level of education occupation current salary and computer experience. This factor can explain the influence is 24.6 percent. 2) The elderly acceptance of technology 3) Technological support for the elderly. These two factors can explain the influence is 39.7 percent.

This study employs a mixed method research which is a combination of quantitative and qualitative measures to investigate situation and demand in relation to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) training of the elderly in Bangkok. For quantitative method questionnaires are used to obtain information from a total of 355 senior citizens. These data are examined and evaluated by way of descriptive statistical analysis involving frequency percentage mean and standard deviation with t-test and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). For qualitative method in-depth interviews of 10 coordinators of the Association for the Elderly are undertaken and a focus group of 10 representatives of the Association for the Elderly is employed. The results show that a majority of the elderly do not have a computer (56.3%) or experience of using ICT (33.8%) but indicate demand for ICT training (59.4%) with regard to reading information and news and communicating by way of the internet. In detail there is demand for free training courses dealing with computer use and the internet as well as searching queries convenience of travel to training centres and trainers who understand the capability of the elderly. Comparison by income shows that the elderly whose average monthly income is more than 30000 bahts pay more attention to training courses and services travel convenience and trainers than do those on lower income. Furthermore the demand for training is higher for the elderly who have ICT experiences than for those with no experience. In conclusion the findings of this study suggest that policymakers should provide the elderly in Bangkok with public-access computers free internet connection availability of reduced-price computers and financial support for ICT training courses.