Journal of Public Administration,
Public Affairs, and Management

The Journal of Public Administration, Public Affairs, and Management publishes peer-reviewed scholarly articles and book/article reviews specifically focused on public administration, public affairs, public policy, management, and related fields. It is a double-blind peer reviewed journal, which assigns three (or more) expert anonymous reviewers to manuscript submissions. The journal is indexed in Thai-Journal Citation Index (TCI-G1). The journal is produced by the Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (GSPA-NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand. It is published bi-annually, in June and December, and publishes articles in English beginning in 2023. Aligned with the Journal’s open access policy, there is no publication fee for prospective authors, which the Journal hopes to further encourage and nurture the international exchange of research without financial barriers.

ISSN: 2985-0754 (Print)
ISSN: 2985-0762 (Online)

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Thai Journal of Public Administration Volume 23 Number 2

January 14, 2026

Thai Journal of Public Administration Volume 23 Number 1

July 10, 2025

Thai Journal of Public Administration Volume 22 Number 2

January 3, 2025

Thai Journal of Public Administration Volume 22 Number 1

August 9, 2024

Announcement

Announcement from the Editor-in-Chief

March 19, 2026

I am honored to assume the role of Chief Editor of the Journal of Public Administration, Public Affairs and Management. As a scholar in the field of public administration, I look forward to working closely with the editorial board, reviewers, authors, and readers to further strengthen the journal as a trusted platform for rigorous, innovative, and policy‑relevant scholarship. Building on the strong foundation established by previous editorial leadership, my vision is to enhance the journal’s contribution to advancing knowledge and practice in public administration, public affairs, and management, while encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives and diverse methodological approaches.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Professor Anchana NaRanong, the former Chief Editor of the journal, for her outstanding leadership and dedication. Her contributions to the journal’s academic direction, editorial management, and overall development have played a vital role in strengthening its quality and reputation.

Moving forward, I am committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and scholarly excellence in all aspects of the publication process. The journal will continue to emphasize high‑quality research that demonstrates strong validity and reliability and contributes meaningfully to both theory and practice. I warmly invite scholars and practitioners from Thailand and the international community to submit their work and engage with the journal as we strive to enhance its quality, visibility, and impact in the field.

All the best

Associate Professor Dr. Boon-Anan Phinaitrup

New Editor-in-Chief Announcement

19 March 2026

Boon‑Anan Phinaitrup

Editor-in-Chief

Boon‑Anan Phinaitrup is the Chief Editor of the Journal of Public Administration, Public Affairs and Management and an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand. My research focuses on public and private sector leadership, human resource development, and organizational performance, with a particular emphasis on state‑owned enterprises and public service motivation in Asian administrative contexts.

As an academic and researcher, I have extensive experience teaching and supervising graduate students in public administration, human resource management, and organizational development. In my editorial role, I am committed to advancing scholarly dialogue and fostering high‑quality research that contributes to the development of public administration theory and practice.

Editor-in-Chief

Boon-Anan Phinaitrup
Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration

Editorial Board

Alex Brillantes Jr.
National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines
Alketa Peci
Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil
Amrita Daniere
Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto, Canada
Arif Budy Pratama
Political Science at Universitas Tidar, Magelang, Indonesia
Calin Hintea
Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, The Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
Catalin Ovidiu
Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences, The Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania
Cheewanan Lertpiriyasuwat
Division of AIDS and STIs, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Erkki Karo
Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Evan Berman
Sao Paulo School of Business Administration, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil
Hans H. Tung
College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Ilhong Yun
Department of Police Administration, Chosun University, South Korea
John Halligan
ANZSOG Institute of Governance, University of Canberra, Australia
John P. Burns
Faculty of Social Science, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lois M. Takahashi
College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University, United States
M Ramesh
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Mai Ngoc Khuong
International University – Vietnam National University, Vietnam
Ora-Orn Poocharoen
Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Seung Won Yoon
Educational Administration & Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University, United States
Tatchalerm Sudhipongpracha
College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Thammasat University, Thailand
Won Hyuk Cho
Department of Public Administration, College of Social Sciences, Ewha Womans University, South Korea