ALTERNATIVE CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR LAMPHUN PRISON INMATES

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the general condition of 
occupational development of Lamphun prison inmates, 2) to study the alternative 
occupational development process of Lamphun Prison inmates, and 3) to propose 
alternative occupational development guidelines according to the Kihi Suk principle. 
for inmates in Lamphun Provincial Prison This research study is a qualitative research 
(Qualitative Research). 5 inmates who are repeat offenders and undergo vocational 
training in Lamphun Prisons; Religion, 2 figures or people, 2 public administration 
academics group, altogether 20 key informants, using semi-structured interviews as a 
tool for data collection. 

The results showed that 

1) The general condition of occupational development of inmates in the 
Lamphun  
Provincial Prison. Has conducted vocational training, emphasizing on training to have 
skills, experience and expertise in various occupational fields according to their own 
interests, aptitudes, and preferences. and coordinating speakers from external organizations to assist in professional training Be ready to develop vocational training 
for inmates as far as they can. This may be due to limitations in the area for professional 
training. insufficient number of personnel, materials, equipment and budget

2)Alternative Occupational Development Process of Prisoners in Lamphun 
Province Starting from the first agenda when entering the prison to get to know the 
inmates for the benefit of treating the inmates appropriately individually. As well as 
using the information to plan practice in vocational training that meets the needs and 
interests. There is a vocational training test assessment. To follow up and give advice, 
consult, solve problems, help to be suitable for each inmate There is preparation 
before release. It is a career development activity that promotes physical and mental 
development in order to prepare the inmates before releasing them to confidently 
face the outside world.

3 ) Guidelines for alternative occupational development according to the 
principle of happiness for inmates in Lamphun Provincial Prison. The application of the 
Buddhist doctrines to be adapted together with the training for vocational skills to be 
a framework for practice that promotes success in earning wealth from honest 
occupations that bring income to support oneself and one's family In order to live 
happily like ordinary people