DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE WORKS ACCORDING TO THE BUDDHIST AFFAIRS REFORM PLAN IN PHICHIT PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. to study the general conditions of public welfare work according to the Buddhist Affairs Reform Plan, 2. to examine the processes for developing public welfare work according to the Buddhist Affairs Reform Plan, and 3. to present the development of public welfare work according to the Buddhist Affairs Reform Plan of the Sangha in Phichit Province by applying the Buddhist Affairs Reform Plan. The research methodology was qualitative research, utilizing in-depth interviews with 25 key informants, divided into 5 groups and focus group discussions with 9 participants in the development of public welfare work of the Sangha in Phichit Province.

The research findings were as follows: 1. The general conditions of public welfare work development have strengths in a systematic and clear administrative structure; weaknesses in lacking specialized personnel and training; opportunities in government policies that encourage public-private partnerships; and challenges in economic problems and high cost of living. 2. The process of developing public welfare work according to the POCCC principle consists of: Planning - systematic problem analysis; Organizing - clear organizational structure; Staffing - systematic personnel database management; Directing - establishment of provincial public welfare coordination centers; and Controlling - provincial-level supervisory committees. 3. The development of public welfare work according to the Buddhist Affairs Reform Plan of the Sangha in Phichit Province emphasized creating a 5-year master plan, establishing a development institute for Buddhist monks who serve as community developers, supporting the establishment of vocational training centers in monasteries, and establishing public welfare funds with multi-source fundraising.