Political Participation of Rajamangala University of Technology’s Students

Abstract

This research is a quantitative research in which data were gathered from 420 students of Rajamangala University of Technology's students in Bangkok. Data were analyzed for frequency, percentage, mean, sum and correlation. The level of signif icance is .05. Results indicated that students conversed with friends mostly on the issue of political information and got most information on politics and political event from television media. Students were knowledgeable on politics in high level, particularly about the duty of people. Students had moderate level of political participations, mostly by voting in local-level election. Media exposure to follow political events and information has positive relations with knowledge about political party, rights in removal of Representatives and eligibility for voting. Media exposure to converse about political information has positive relations with political participations, grouping for conservation and revival of traditions, customs, and local wisdoms