Application of Buddhamma to Strengthen Participation in Community Development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization Administration, Tha-Tum Distric, Surin Province

Abstract

This article has the following objectives: 1) To study the level of participation in Community Development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha-Tum District, Surin Province. 2) To compare community participation in Community Development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha-Tum District, Surin Province, categorized by personal factors. 3)To guidelines application of Buddhadhamma to strengthen participation in community development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha-Tum District, Surin Province. 

The research in this study was conducted using a mixed-method approach, including surveys with a confidence level of 0.817 among the sample group, which consisted of 392 residents in area of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Statistical methods such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test were used in addition, in-depth interviews with 10 key informants were conducted to provide qualitative data.

          The research findings were as follow ;

1. The level of participation in community development of Tha Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization Overall, it was at a high level ( = 3.66 S.D. = 0.69), as for the level of opinion on the four Iddhipada principles, that were applied to strengthen community development, overall it is at a high level.
2. The results of the Comparison opinions to participation in community development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha-Tum District, Surin Province. Classified by personal factors, it was found that people with different genders and educations had different opinions. therefore rejected the set hypothesis. As for different ages, occupations, and incomes, there were different opinions. Therefore, accept the hypothesis. It was statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
3. The guidelines application of Buddhadhamma to strengthen participation in community development of Tha-Tum Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Tha-Tum District, Surin Province, found that; The sub-district administrative organization has provided opportunities for the public to participate in meetings and present the community's needs and development issues. The application of the four Iddhipada principles, influence has to successful community development, creating a ladder of success. The organization is dedicated to serving the people and fostering sustainable community development at the sub-district level.