Knowledge Related to Environment Environmental Laws and Nuisances In the Baan Eua-a-thon Community, Chok Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were: 1) to study the residents’ knowledge regarding the environment, environmental laws, and nuisances and 2) to compare the factors influencing individual knowledge on these topics. Bloom's taxonomy was utilized to structure the knowledge delivery. The research employed a quantitative methodology. The population consisted of 947 residents of the Baan Eua-a-thon community, with a sample size of 274 was determined using by Krejcie and Morgan table. The sample included one representative over the age of 18 from each family. Data collection was conducted via a questionnaire measuring knowledge of environmental issues, environmental laws, and nuisances. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.
Findings revealed that 1) the residents possessed a moderate level of knowledge regarding environmental issues, environmental laws and nuisances, and 2) there was no significant difference in knowledge based on gender, age, or occupation. However, significant differences were found based on educational level, with higher education correlating with greater knowledge at level of .05. These results could inform the development of environmental management plans for the Baan Eua-a-thon community and other similar communities. The findings indicated the importance of considering environmental impacts and adhering to relevant rights, rules, regulations, and laws to enhance sustainable quality of life and community well-being.