AN EVALUATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY OF MUANG CHUM SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY AT THA MUANG DISTRICT IN KANCHANABURI PROVINCE BASED ON THE FOUR PRINCIPLES OF IDDHIPĀDA

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the level of infrastructure management efficiency of Muang Chum Subdistrict Municipality, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province, based on the Four Principles of Iddhipāda; 2. To examine the relationship Iddhipāda and infrastructure management of Muang Chum Sub-District Municipality, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province; and 3. To propose guidelines for enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure management of Muang Chum Subdistrict Municipality, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province, based on  Iddhipāda. The research employed the mixed methods research. The quantitative research collecting data from 366 sample using questionnaires with reliability coefficient of 0.749 and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis, including the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient to examine relationships among the variables. The qualitative research, in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 key informants, and the data were analyzed using descriptive content interpretation.

Research Findings were as follows: 1.The overall level of infrastructure management efficiency was high ( =4.03, S.D.=0.56). Considering each dimension, Chanda satisfaction, had the highest mean ( = 4.18), followed by Viriya, effort ( = 4.10), Citta, attention ( = 4.03), and Vimamsa, investigation ( = 3.80). All dimensions were at a high level. 2.The Iddhipadadhamma principles were positively correlated with management efficiency at the 0.01 level of statistical significance. The correlations were moderate in all aspects: work quality (R = .725), work quantity (R = .743), time (R = .751), and cost (R = .711). and 3.Guidelines for enhancing efficiency include: Work quality: Emphasize responsibility, dedication, and standardization, along with moral values such as honesty and compassion. Work quantity: Implement systematic planning, workload analysis, and appropriate personnel allocation. Time: Set clear timelines, solve problems promptly, and avoid delays. Cost: Encourage public participation, listen to community opinions, and ensure transparency through cost-effectiveness reporting. In conclusion, applying the Iddhipada Dhamma principles can concretely enhance infrastructure management efficiency in terms of quality, quantity, time, and cost.