ภูมิหลังของผู้สมัครสมาชิกวุฒิสภากรุงเทพมหานคร และแรงจูงใจในการลงสมัครรับเลือกตั้ง / พจนีย์ ไชวาริล = Background of the candidates for members of senate in Bangkok and their motivation / Pojanee Chaiwaril
To study the socio-economic backgrounds and the motivation of the candidates running for the election on March 4th, 2000. Regarding data about the background of candidates, the writer collected this data from leaflets and interviews with some of the condidates and other related sources. For the motivation, the writer collected data from interviews with some candidates and non-biased scholars from different groups. The writher has two hypotheses as follows : 1. Most candidates have high socio-economic status and are successful in their work. 2. Most candidates were motivated by fame and honour. The study found as follows : Most candidates were on high socio-economic statuses and successful in their work. They had 4 motivation as follows : [1] Motivation for seeking fame and honour. Candidates who were driven by this kind of motivation thought that the senate is a place of honour. [2] Motivation for high level of consciousness to perform civic duty. They desired to apply their knowledge and abilities for the benefit of the public. [3] Motivation for seeking power for themselves and their groups. They desired to be group representatives or seek other benefits. [4] Motivation for public recognition and a desire for power. This involves taking part in regulary running for elections despite the fact that there may be no hope of being elected. The main motivation of most candidates was to seek honour. This is in accordance with both hypotheses.
