DEVELOPMENT OF COMPONENTS OF ECO COMMUNITY INDICATORS AT TOWN, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS IN THAILAND

Abstract

This study aims to synthesize the components of integrated eco-community indicators by examining their development in Thailand across three levels: town, industrial, and community. A qualitative research design was employed, using documentary research methods to analyze secondary data sources. Documents were selected based on Scott’s (2006) criteria and included materials obtained from official websites and publications of government agencies and state enterprises directly responsible for the development of eco-community indicators. These agencies include the Department of Climate Change and Environment, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, the Department of Industrial Works, the Department of Local Administration, the Community Development Department, the National Housing Authority, and the Community Organizations Development Institute (CODI). In total, 12 documents were selected for analysis. The findings reveal an integrated framework of eco-community indicators comprising five key domains and 37 components: (1) economic (4 components), (2) social (10 components), (3) environmental  (7 components), (4) physical (5 components), and (5) governance and management (11 components).                  This synthesized framework presents significant implications for both government agencies and local communities. It provides a foundational guideline for the contextual development of eco-community indicators and supports community preparedness for transitioning toward sustainable, livable cities aligned with industrial development objectives.