EFFECTIVENESS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES OF THE OFFICE OF BUDDHISM KAMPHAENG PHET PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were:  1. Examine the level of effectiveness in the management of central ecclesiastical properties by the Office of Buddhism in Kamphaeng Phet Province, 2. Compare students’ opinions on the effectiveness of central ecclesiastical property management by the Office of Buddhism in Kamphaeng Phet Province, classified by personal factors, and 3. Investigate problems, obstacles, and provide recommendations regarding the effectiveness of central ecclesiastical property management by the Office of Buddhism in Kamphaeng Phet Province. The study employed a mixed-methods approach. For the quantitative research, thesample consisted of 238 ecclesiastical administrators, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. For the qualitative research, data were collected from nine key informants through in-depth interviews and analyzed using descriptive content analysis techniques.

Findings were as follows: 1. The effectiveness of the management of central religious property by the Office of National Buddhism, Kamphaeng Phet Province, was found to be at the highest level overall. 2. A comparison of the opinions of ecclesiastical administrators regarding the effectiveness of the management of central religious property by the Office of National Buddhism, Kamphaeng Phet Province, classified by personal factors, revealed no overall differences. Specifically, differences in age, monastic seniority (vassa), general educational level, Nak Tham qualifications, and Pali studies qualifications were not statistically significant. Therefore, the research hypotheses were rejected. and 3. The Problems, obstacles, and Recommendations concerning the effectiveness of the management of central religious property by the Office of National Buddhism, Kamphaeng Phet Province, indicated that the major problems included the lack of a sufficiently transparent and modern management system, as well as certain operational processes that remained redundant, delayed, and lacking unity. The recommendations for improving and enhancing management effectiveness included developing a transparent and verifiable management system for central religious property by applying digital technology to the collection, management, and dissemination of information.