The objective of this study is to improve the efficiency in manufacturing process of Arabian-style ventilation bricks with a new production method that uses a machine. The study focuses on all steps of productions in order to increase productivity. After the experiment the study shows that the improvement of ventilation brick manufacturing includes the increase in production volume from 20 pieces per day to 50 pieces per day representing an increase of 76.19 percent; and the decrease in production cycle time originally from 1401 minutes per piece to 97 minutes per piece representing a decrease of 93.07 percent respectively.

This research on the “The design and development of Quick-Dry finishing applied to Muslimah clothes” had the objective to create knowledge in the development of Muslim women’s clothing with the emphasis on religious benefits. Likewise this research aimed to solve the problems of dampness after ablution which is the daily routine of Muslim people in order to provide clothing that are suitable for wearing while retaining the aesthetic elements according to the doctrine of Islamic religion. The prototype of Muslim women’s clothing with a quick dry finish had been prepared for religious benefits. Moreover the guideline for the production of a new form of clothing had been developed to enter the AEC market in order to correspond to the government’s policy on economic development. The research process consisted of 9 steps as follows: 1) review related theories and literature; 2) conduct questionnaire to collect preliminary data and draw conclusions; 3) design 15 Muslim women’s dresses to reduce the dampness after ablution; 4) select 4 dresses to be used as prototypes; 5) conduct experiments on the sample group while they were performing ablution; 6) collect data from the satisfaction survey; 7) evaluate the obtained data; 8) analyze the obtained data; and 9) conclude and discuss the research findings. After selecting the prototypes that are appropriate to this research it is evident that all selected prototypes were black in color with a similar design to Abaya dress due to its classic look. The majority of the sample stated that they adhered to the culture of the Middle East which is the origin of Islamic religion. All of the prototypes used Ponte de Roma knit but were composed of four different types of fabric: C40 TK45 Micro27/72 and CVC40. The prototypes were tested according to Fabric Test standards. All types of fabric were compared in terms of their finishing properties: no finishing and quick dry finish. The results indicated that the color resistance to washing had decreased for C40 TK45 and Micro75/72 fabrics while improved for CVC40 fabric. Meanwhile the color resistance to sunlight had decreased for C40 fabric while improved for TK45 and Micro75/72 fabrics and remained unchanged for CVC40 fabric. Moreover the color resistance to sweat and water had decreased for C40 TK45 and Micro75/72 fabrics while improved for CVC40 fabric. In addition fabrics with the composition of synthetic fibers had a better moisture management than fabrics with the composition of natural fibers. Meanwhile the drying rates of C40 TK45 and Micro75/72 fabrics increased by 26-28% when compared to fabrics of the same types but without a quick dry finish as opposed to CVC40 fabric that reduced by 11%. The most prototype popular was number 4 which was suitable for all factors.

This study was aimed to study business plan development of frozen Roti (Indian pancake) and formulate frozen Roti business strategies for the community enterprise producing traditional Muslim food in Ban Taladkaew Nonthaburi. Relevant theories documents articles as well as other useful information from in-depth interviews were collected and analyzed using the strategic management process theory. The samples used in this research were 10 community members of the traditional Muslim food stores from Ban Taladkaew. The results revealed that the strategies suitable for frozen Roti business of the community in Ban Taladkaew Nonthaburi as traditional Muslim food to increase capacity feasibility and appropriateness were Differentiation strategies. The recipe of frozen roti products a more than 150 year-old recipe with temple figurines and mosques as background showing that both Buddhist and Muslim Thais had lived together therefore Focused Differentiation was applied as consumer groups were for example students from schools nearby. Product and Operation Strategy was also used to focus on the development of standardized production processes and product quality in order to create alternative products for consumers. Marketing Strategy also help to create and increase different products from other markets which were aimed at online marketing. Finally Finance Strategy the most important one was applied to raise funds and prepare for the future business expansion.

The purposes of the study were 1) to investigate factors influencing the needs and purchasing decisions of Malaysians to buy processed foods 2) to study the relationship between the variable factors affecting Thai entrepreneurs decision making and 3) to examine the goodness of fit of the causal model of the factors affecting the needs and purchasing decisions of Malaysians to buy processed foods with empirical data. The study applied mixed research method. The research samples selected through Simple Random Sampling were Malaysians buying Halal processed food products from Thailand. The research data were collected by questionnaires and analyzed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The research findings were as follows that 1) the factors affecting the needs and purchasing decisions to buy processed foods of Malaysians consisted of cultural factors perceived marketing mix factors past behavior factors quality confidence factors and factors regarding purchase intention on Thai processed foods. 2) Confirmatory Factor Analysis was administered and the findings revealed that every factor applied was appropriate. Even though the number of the variables decreased structural reliability remained acceptable and could suitably be applied to Thai export businesses. 3) The model explaining the relationship between the factors according to the hypothesis analyzed by Linear Structure Equation Modeling yielded direct influences consistent with the five hypotheses having been proposed. The research result showed that Malaysians were confident in Thai Halal Products Standard Certification with high reliability of 80