This research investigated the factors that influence internal governance practices within CSOs, asking: What internal and external elements shape how CSOs govern themselves? Through a cross-sectional survey of 54 CSOs operating in Thailand, the study identified key organizational and environmental factors that enable effective governance practices.
Statistical analysis using multiple logistic regression revealed three significant determinants of internal governance quality. First, the size of an organization’s board showed a strong positive correlation with governance effectiveness (Odds Ratio = 31.46, 95% Confidence Interval: 2.16-458.3). Second, the extent of CSO engagement with government exhibited a negative association (OR = 0.05, CI: 0.03-0.87), suggesting that closer government ties might complicate internal governance processes. Finally, an organization’s perception of legislative clarity emerged as the strongest predictor (OR = 198.58, CI: 2.09-18855), indicating that clear regulatory frameworks substantially enhance CSOs’ ability to implement effective governance practices.