เครือข่ายระบบอุปถัมภ์ : ศึกษาเฉพาะกรณีมือปืนรับจ้าง / พงษ์ศักดิ์ ขำเพชร = Patron and client network system : the case of hired gunmen / Pongsak Kumpetch
The aims of this study were : (1) to investigate the background of the gunmen in terms of social, cultural, economic, and educational, (2) to examine the process of becoming a gunman, and (3) to examine the relationship between a gunman and a patron. Five gunmen (convenience samples) were empoloyed in the study and an interview was applied as an instrument in data collection process. The finding of this study revealed that all respondents came from poor families which possessed agricultural occupation, unrich land, and a large family. The respondents started their careers from being a robber, an influence and finally a gunman. The relationship between a gunman and a tycoon (patron was emerged when the tycoon supported and helped the gunman escaped from being convicted due to their offense. The gunmen paid his debt by supporting the patron during his campaign for an election. The relationship was strengthened which the patron asked the gunman to murder other people and the patron helped the gunman escaped from being arrested by a police. The patronage system was extended when the gunman was introduced to and served for other patrons. The gunmen worked for the patron in several kind of criminal jobs such as running an illegal gambling place, growing marijuana, and murdering. While the patron looked after the gunman and his family. The gunman returned the patron with his loyalty and life. However, the patron could not help the gunman in every case, as found in the study that 4 gunmen were jailed and one was killed. The results of the study indicated that the patronage system would become more complexity due to the change of social environment.
