Preventing Road Accidents Caused by MotorcyclesThrough the Community Participation process: a Case Study of Na Bon subdistrict, Na Bon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

This action research aimed to develop a community-participatory model for managing motorcyclerelated road accidents in Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Data were collected using a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The core development group consisted of 106 members, including representatives from governmental agencies and civil society partners. The quantitative research tools included questionnaires assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding motorcycle riding. The qualitative research tools comprised semi-structured interview guides. In addition, five specific instruments were used to guide the development of a motorcycle accident prevention model through community participation, enabling the effective functioning of the Road Safety Directing Center (RSDC). The model development followed four phases: planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The data analysis revealed that the majority of participants demonstrated moderate levels of knowledge, attitudes, and safe motorcycle riding behaviors. The implementation of the community-participatory model for road accident management emphasized a shared understanding of the problem, with problem-analysis forums playing a crucial role in fostering collaboration and engaging stakeholders in joint problem-solving. The model enabled interventions in four key areas: driver behavior, vehicles, road infrastructure, and environmental and social factors. Successful implementation required stakeholder participation at every stage of the process — from problem analysis and planning to implementation and evaluation — ensuring an integrated and collaborative approach to road safety management.