PERSONNEL’S WORK PERFORMANCE QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT OF PRASAT THONG SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AT BANG PA-IN DISTRICT IN PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. to examine the level of working life quality of personnel at Prasat Thong Sub-District Municipality; 2. to analyze the relationship between the Threefold Training (Sila, Samadhi, and Panya) and working life quality; and 3. to propose guidelines for improving working life quality through the application of the Threefold Training. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data collected from 156 respondents comprising government officials, municipal staff, and contract workers through a structured questionnaire consisting of four sections: demographic information, the Threefold Training, working life quality based on Walton’s concept, and open-ended opinions. The questionnaire’s content validity (IOC) ranged from 0.60 to 1.00, and the overall reliability was 0.968. Data collection was conducted by the researcher in person, and the analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlation coefficient, with interpretations based on established criteria. The qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 10 key informants from four groups: Buddhist scholars or practitioners, public administration experts, executives, and municipal personnel. The interview guide was developed from academic documents and advisor recommendations. Data collection involved formal appointments and audio-recorded interviews with participant consent. The data were transcribed, analyzed through content analysis, contextualized, and synthesized according to the research objectives.

The findings revealed that: 1. The overall working life quality of municipal personnel was at a high level, with Sila scoring the highest, followed by Samadhi and Panya; 2. There was a statistically significant high correlation between the Threefold Training and working life quality (R=0.807, p < 0.01); and 3. The proposed development guidelines consist of two core components: the Threefold Training (Sila, Samadhi, Panya) and Walton’s eight aspects of working life quality, such as income, job security, career development opportunities, and organizational participation. Recommendations include developing fair compensation policies, creating opportunities for personnel development and career advancement, and enhancing wisdom through continuous learning and reflective practices.