This research aimed to study the optimum factors affecting the quality of gold plating process to enhance OTOP knife products of Ban Mai knife forgers village. This study focused on application of AISI 5160 steel and the 24k gold plating process.In the experiment three samples of plating currents were observed; 10 12 and 14 volts each at 30 60 90 120 150 seconds and 180 seconds respectively. The study found that applying the electric currents in gold plating at 12 volts for 120 seconds gave the best results for the gold color and thickness by giving the thickness of the gold surface at 33.82 micron and the color value between L*=88.72 a*=4.45 and b*=78.58. Moreover the gold dispersion was consistent throughout the workpiece. From applying the electric currents in gold plating at 10 volts it lessened the thickness of the gold plating which made the gold plating look uneven. From applying the electric currents in gold plating at 14 volts it increased the thickness of the gold plating which resulted in a dull or burned finish from over-plating. In comparison the cost of the knife before plating with gold costs only 30 baht per piece while the cost of the knife after plating with gold costs 99 baht per piece. In conclusion the daily sales of a product increase from 50-60 items per day to 60-75 items per day which also resulted in increased revenue and profitability from 1500-1800 baht per day to 5940-7425 baht per day on average.

The research is aimed to 1) study the level and priority of the factors affecting the delay of construction projects and 2) provide suggestions in relation to the prevention of such delay. The sample is 520 people who were working for different construction projects. They were project managers project engineers field engineers and foremen. The data were collected by using online questionnaires and analyzed to find out mean standard deviation (SD) frequency correlation coefficient and confirmatory factor analysis. The findings reveal two significant aspects. First those who were working in the construction projects concerned about the factors affecting the delay of the projects at high level. Respectively the factors related to design resource external factors and others were taken into consideration. The factor regarding to work performance is regarded affecting the project delay at the highest level. Other factors i.e. the design external factors and others and resource have the affects at the lower level. Second the work-related factors can help prevent the project delay. In other words the construction plan and methods as well as the project management should be well-implemented in accordance with the design. The construction site should be on inspection considering its drawing. Regarding the external factors and others the public voices of those living around the construction site should be taken into consideration. Furthermore the effective use of the resources can be carried out by sufficiently preparing all materials tools and equipment for constructing any project effectively as a consequence.

This research objective was to determine physical and aerodynamics properties of Khao Dawk Mali 105 paddy (Thai Jasmine paddy rice). The paddy sample in this test was prepared with different moisture contents in the range of 10-26%WB and air temperature in aerodynamics properties test was varied in the range of 50–100 OC. Test results were analyzed to determine the statistical mean difference by DMRT method (at P<0.05). It found that moisture content in paddy affects the difference of average length width and thickness of grain and results the difference of geometric mean diameter and degree of sphericity of paddy. An increase in paddy moisture results the increase of average bulk density and kernel density but it reduces the porosity of paddy. Moisture content in paddy affects the difference of terminal velocity. Moisture content in paddy and air temperature influenced the difference of average drag coefficient of paddy.

This research was studied and transferred the biogas production technology with the community participation using anaerobic dry fermentation system from agricultural residues. The production of renewable energy for replacing LPG in household cooking of Koh Khan Sub-district community Cha-Uat District Nakhon Si Thammarat Province was carried out. The efficiency of the biogas production from different co-digestion material with fresh cow manure was studied for 45 days. The experiment 1 bananas and papaya and the experiment 2 rice straw and coconut meal were used for fermented materials. It was found that the system using rice straw and coconut meal as a fermented material had a higher potential than using bananas and papaya. The system produced averaged biogas of 150 L/d and an average methane content of 67.68% respectively within just 15 days after start-up. While bananas and papaya as fermented materials took more time with more than 30 days after start-up the system. The system produced averaged biogas of 120 L/d and an average methane content of 64.64%. For usability test It was found that 150 L of biogas could continuously cook for 45-60 minutes. The 85% of the technology transfer recipients regarded that the knowledge gained as practical and reduced household expenditures. Additionally the system can produce biogas for a long time without adding new fermented materials. Therefore this biogas system could be applied to local agricultural waste for biogas production which can be expanded to other areas.

This study was conducted to determine the effects of plant growth regulators on in vitro propagated plantlets and microrhizome inductions of Curcuma comosa Roxb. for an efficient development of plant regeneration. In vitro sprouted shoots (2 cm length) of C. comosa were incised in longitudinal section and subcultured on MS media supplemented with 3 mg/L BA for shoot multiplication and plant regeneration. Subsequently the regenerated plants were transferred to MS medium with various concentrations of plant growth regulators; BA (1 3 5 mg/L) kinetin (1 3 5 mg/L) and TDZ (0.5 1 1.5 mg/L). The result showed that MS medium supplemented with 3 mg/L BA was the most effective in shoot induction with the significantly maximum average number of 2.11 shoot buds per responding explant. Moreover MS medium supplemented with 1 mg/L BA produced the longest average of shoot bud explants (12.99 cm) while the basal MS medium induced the longest average of root multiplication (6.63 cm). Furthermore microrhizome induction was produced under in vitro conditions derived young shoot buds upon transfer to MS medium containing various combinations of 1 3 and 5 mg/L BA and 30 60 and 90 g/L sucrose concentrations. The optimum combination in the induction of significantly highest average length of both stem (18.32 cm) and root (7.52 cm) multiplication was obtained on MS basal medium supplemented with 1 mg/L BA and 30 g/L sucrose for 4 weeks. Although microrhizome formation was not produced by the different amount of BA and sucrose in induction medium starch accumulation was found at the base of the stem explants cultured on MS medium containing 60 and 90 g/L sucrose concentrations. Additionally in vitro propagated C. comosa plantlets through microrhizome induction were grown under greenhouse conditions for 4 weeks and further developed into normal plants resulting in successfully high survival rates of 66 – 100% in the cultivated C. comosa.