ADMINISTRATORS FOLLOWING THE PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHIST GOVERNANCE OF THE NONG PHAI SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, SAMRONG THAP SUBDISTRICT, SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the administrative level of Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province,                    2) compare the public’s opinions on the administration of Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province,3) present the administration based on the Buddhist principles of Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samrong Thap District, Surin Province. The quantitative research used a questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.901 with a sample population of 380 people. The data were analyzed by finding the frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and one-way analysis of variance at a statistical significance level of 0.05 used in this research. The qualitative research used in-depth interviews with 10 key informants using the content analysis technique with context, presented as aarranged with a table showing the frequency distribution of key informants.

Research results

1) The public’s opinions on the administration of Nong Phai Lom Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Samrong Thap District Surin Province found that the overall public opinion level was at a moderate level (  = 3.40)

2) People with gender, age, education level, occupation, and income had similar opinions on the administration, so the research hypothesis was rejected.

3) The administration approach according to the principles of Buddhist good governance found that 1. In terms of developing transportation routes and infrastructure, there was an expansion of electricity to provide comprehensive lighting. 2. In terms of developing agricultural economy and generating income, advice and assistance were given to find appropriate occupations that were consistent with local wisdom. 3. In terms of developing society and quality of life, there was training to provide knowledge about health care. 4. In terms of developing natural resources and the environment, there was promotion of public participation in forest conservation. 5. In terms of developing good governance, there was a clear goal setting and response to public expectations.