APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF PHYSICAL JUSTICE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF TABAO SUBDISTRICT,AT PRASAT DISTRICT, IN SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: (1) to investigate the level of administrative performance of the Tabaow Sub-district Administrative Organization, Prasat District, Surin Province; (2) to compare citizens’ perceptions of the administration of the Tabaow Sub-district Administrative Organization classified by personal factors; and (3) to propose the application of the Four Powers (Bala-dhamma) in the administration of the Tabaow sub-district Administrative Organization. A mixed-methods research design was employed, comprising both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The sample consisted of 380 citizens, selected through simple random sampling, and 11 key informants. The research instruments included a questionnaire and an interview schedule, with a content validity index of 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.938. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent t-test for two-group comparisons, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).
The results revealed that:
1) citizens’ overall opinions regarding the administration of the Tabaow Subdistrict Administrative Organization were at a high level. Considering each aspect, sustainable human and social development received the highest mean score, followed by good governance, infrastructure, natural resource and environmental management, and sustainable occupational and agricultural promotion, respectively.
2) Comparative analysis indicated that differences in gender, age, and income significantly influenced citizens’ perceptions of administrative performance, thereby rejecting the research hypothesis. Conversely, differences in education and occupation did not affect perceptions, thus supporting the hypothesis.
3) Regarding the application of the Four Powers in administration, it was found that Paññā-bala (the power of wisdom) should be applied in rational planning and decision-making based on accurate information; Viriya-bala (the power of effort) should emphasize determination in performing duties; Anavajja-bala  (the power of integrity) should adhere to honesty in administration; and Santabarbara (the power of harmony) should foster organizational culture that values unity and teamwork.