: This research aimed to 1) study the reading behaviors of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon 2) study factors affecting the reading of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon 3) seek ways to promote reading behaviors of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts at Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. To answer the research questions a mixed method was used. For quantitative data the questionnaire approved by the experts was used. The data collected from 210 students of 1st to 4th year by the questionnaire were statistically analyzed by computer for frequency percentage mean and standard deviation. For qualitative data the in-depth individual interviews of ten sampling students and a focus group discussion of six students were conducted. The findings were as follows: 1) the students’ reading behaviors were at a high level. Regarding each aspect it was found that they read from the Internet sources at a high level; 2) the overall reading promoting factors were at a high level. Considering each aspect it was revealed that the design of reading promoting activities was at the highest level. The quality of the reading materials was at a high level; and 3) regarding the reading promoting activities role play was at the highest level. The other two respective activities were the use of quality reading materials from the Internet and a variety of reading activities that enable students’ rotation to participate in all activities. The qualitative research findings indicated that to serve the Thai language reading curriculum the students needed a variety of substantial activities in which they could fully participate and they could perform role play based on plays. Regarding the quality of the materials there should be a variety of the current Internet sources and the contents must be relevant to the curriculum to ensure students’ learning and reading achievement.

Border crossing trade can an important role in the competitiveness of Thai products in neighboring countries as Thailand has a geographical advantage that connects with neighboring countries making border trade an important part of generating revenue for the country. Thailand - Malaysia border trade study showed that the transit process took a long time resulting in a waiting truck at the checkpoint causing traffic jams and the congestion and congestion of the customs. As a result the average waiting time of the system takes up to 264.19 minutes per trip and transportation cost from 7141.87 baht per trip by reducing the waiting time from the process to 13.41 minutes per trip it was found that the transportation cost was 6975.16 baht per trip (Decrease of 166.71 baht). Reduction the transportation costs and waiting times enhance the potentiality and the competitiveness of border crossing

This study of the role of family locals and community in enhancing the quality of elderly people’s lives in central area by means of Sufficiency Economy theory collected the data from people. It aims 1) to study the role of family locals and the community to enhance the quality of elderly people’s life in Thailand’s central region; 2) to analyze factors related to the quality of elderly people’s lives; and 3) to identify ways of encouraging the development of elderly people to prepare them to be part of the society of elderly people in the ASEAN region. The participants in this research were elderly people in the central region. The research used quantitative methods to measure quality of life. Multi-stage sampling was employed. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics such as average (x̅) and standard deviation to investigate the elements of each factor in the study. The results from the focus group regarding the quality of elderly people’s life can be summarized as follows: 1) The development of the quality of life of elderly people is based on the concept of “Strong community and people through the development and adaptation of the theory of the Sufficency Economy”. 2) The development of the quality of elderly people’s lives by means of religion: emphasizing the Buddhist way of life and local wisdom and culture to teach family members to be a grateful and loyal and to be a good person for the family and local community. 3) The quality of life of elderly people can be improved by implementing laws informed by morality to encourage generosity between family locals and community to solve the problems of elderly people. 4) The quality of life of elderly people locals and the community is based on mutual respect living together naturally according to the concept of the Sufficiency Economy in order to support large numbers of elderly people in the future. Suggestions arising from this research and from other ideas from participants include increases in government funds budgeted to support elderly people and the creation by local government of projects and activities for elderly people. In addition the participants also perceive the need for a chance for the elderly to study and learn in the local elderly school without age limit as a form of life-long learning. The participants also suggested the idea of evaluating the systems of schools for elderly people according to the “cheerfulness and happiness” of learners rather than by any other method. Connections between the schools for elderly learners in the central area should be co-ordinated so as to create more projects and activities.

This research is to study in heat transfer of hot water tank from an air conditioner which is a cylinder type and has a hot water pipe around the tank. It is used for finding a position and a pattern of distribution of the hot water pipe around the tank in the highest heat transfer condition. The study uses the cylinder of hot water tank filled 45 liters of 25 oC water. An experiment separates in 3 positions of pipe wrapping which are the bottom the center and the top of the tank. Then 80 oC of hot water run thought the hot water pipe which is wrapped around the tank for 120 minutes. The result of the experiment shows that tubing position that causes the highest heat transfer is at the bottom of tank. Pipe wrapping at the bottom of the tank has the heat transfer higher than the top of the tank at 30%. Furthermore this experiment studies in spacing of hot water pipe. There are 3 types for testing which are spacing hot water pipe as one time two times and three times of diameter of pipe. The result illustrates that spacing the hot water pipe can significantly increase the heat transfer. The heat transfer of spacing the hot water pipe in three times of diameter of pipe is higher 5.8 % than spacing in one times. In addition this research is to study in the effect of turbulent flow on the heat transfer by installing agitator in order to stir water in the tank. The result is that water stirring in the tank for increasing the heat transfer is not effective for investment because the energy using for stirring is higher than the enhanced heat transfer

: The purpose of this research was to 1) study the profile of physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 2) study the factors contributing to physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. 3) study the guidelines in building physical fitness of the undergraduate students of the Faculty of Liberal Arts Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon. The research focused on the quantitative aspects of sport fitness by using equipment to test physical fitness and the questionnaire to measure the factors contributing to physical fitness and the guideline supporting the physical fitness. The questionnaire approved by the experts was used to collect data from 215 students who had been tested for physical fitness. To answer the research questions the data were statistically analyzed and processed using computer program for frequency percentage mean and standard deviation. The results of the study were as follows: 1) a good level of physical fitness of the undergraduate students was sitting and bending forward. An average level of physical fitness included standing & sitting in 60 seconds per one time long jump and 50 meter run. A low level of physical fitness was a 30-second push-up. 2) the factors contributing to physical fitness of the students included 2.1) interest 2.2) physical readiness 2.3) equipment 2.4) need for exercise and 2.5) sport outfits and 3) the guidelines for supporting physical fitness of the students included 3.1) fast walking 3.2) cycling 3.3) swimming and 3.4) running.