BUDDHIST LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL LEADERS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF PHLAI SUBDISTRICT PRASAT DISTRICT, SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) study the leadership of local leaders in providing services to the people in Phlai Sub-district, Prasat District, Surin Province. 2) To compare the leadership of local leaders in providing services to the people in Phlai Sub-district, Prasat District, Surin Province. 3) To propose Buddhist leadership for local leaders in providing services to the people in Phlai Sub-district, Prasat District, Surin Province, according to the principles of Sangahavatthu 4. This research employs a mixed-methods approach, including both quantitative and qualitative research. The research instruments used were questionnaires and interviews with key informants. The statistics used for data analysis were descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations; t-tests for two independent variables; and F-tests using one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA).

The research results indicate that, overall, the public's opinion on the leadership of local leaders in providing services to the people of Phlai Sub-district, Prasat District, Surin Province, is at a high level. The opinions of the public did not significantly differ based on gender, age, education level, or occupation. However, there were significant differences in views based on income levels. The suggestions are: 1). Facilitate administrative tasks and community activities. 2). Attend meetings with various village committees regularly.3). Implement measures for preventing and treating drug addiction. 4). Perform duties with honesty and integrity, and respect the law. 5). Develop comprehensive village development plans. 6). Allocate areas along the village's public water bodies for the community to grow vegetables. 7). Focus on the quality development of human resources. 8). Create activities that instill a sense of responsibility for preserving natural resources in the community. 9). Provide training to prepare the community for various disasters. 10). Campaign for proper waste disposal practices among the public. 11). Support children and youth in accessing education, religion, and culture. 12). Seek funding to support local experts in sharing their diverse knowledge.