APPLICATION OF THE TRISIKKHA PRINCIPLES TO PROMOTE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OF SUBDISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS IN SAI YOK DISTRICT KANCHANABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To investigate the level of human resource development at Sub-district Administrative Organizations at Sai Yok District, Kanchanaburi Province; 2. To examine the relationship between Tisikkha and human resource development; 3. To propose an approach for applying Tisikkha) to human resource development, conducted by the mixed-methods research. The quantitative research, data were collected from 194 samples using a questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.925. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. For the qualitative component, data were collected through in-depth interviewing nine key informants and analyzed using descriptive content interpretation.

Findings were as follows: 1. The overall level of opinions regarding Tisikkha) and human resource development was at a moderate level. When considered by individual dimensions, Paññā, wisdom, had the highest mean score, followed by Samādhi, concentration, respectively; 2. Tisikkha had a statistically significant positive relationship with human resource development at the 0.01 level of significance. In particular, training had a moderate-level relationship with Tisikkha, education had a high-level relationship, and development had a moderate-level relationship. 3. Regarding Tisikkha application, the findings indicated that training enhanced work efficiency. Sīla promoted discipline and responsibility. Samādhi enhanced mindfulness and attentiveness, and Paññā supported analytical thinking and problem-solving. In the educational dimension, Tisikkha application contributed to the development of thinking and learning skills. In the development dimension, it contributed to enhancing competencies, career advancement, and organizational effectiveness.