THE APPLICATION OF THE SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY PHILOSOPHY FOR PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLE, NA BON SUB-DISTRICT, NA BON DISTRICT, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

Abstract

     This research aims to 1) Study the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; 2) Compare the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province among those with different genders, ages, education levels, occupations, and monthly incomes; and 3) Study suggestions regarding problems and solutions in applying the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in the lives of people in Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The sample group consisted of 364 residents of Nabon Subdistrict, Nabon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table with a margin of error not exceeding .05. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The research findings revealed that;

1. The overall application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in daily life was at a high level, with the moral condition having the highest mean; and


2. A comparison of the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in daily life was conducted categorized by gender, education level, occupation, and monthly income. A statistically significant difference was found at the .001 level between age groups, while a statistically significant difference was found at the .05 level between age groups.


3. Suggestions regarding problems and solutions: The government, local administrative organizations, community leaders, educational institutions, and religious institutions should promote knowledge about saving, keeping track of income and expenses, avoiding vices, and organize training activities to concretely promote the application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to people of all ages.