The Application of Buddhadhamma Principles for the Administration of Kantuatramuan Sub-District Municipality, Prasat District, Surin Province

Abstract

        The objectives of this research article were: 1) To study the management of Kantuatramuan Subdistrict Municipality, Prasat District, Surin Province; 2) To compare the management of Kantuatramuan Subdistrict Municipality by categorizing it based on personal factors; and 3) To study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions for applying Buddhist principles in the management of Kantuatramuan Subdistrict Municipality, Prasat District, Surin Province. This research employs a mixed-methods approach: quantitative research with a population of 5,668 people, a sample size of 374 individuals, and qualitative research with 12 key informants. The analysis uses content analysis techniques.

The research findings were as follow ;

1.The public's opinion on applying Buddhist principles in the management of Kantuatramuan Subdistrict Municipality was moderate overall (¯x = 3.36, S.D. = 0.771).

2.Comparison of opinions by personal factors revealed: Gender: No significant difference (t = -1.014, Sig. = 0.226), hypothesis rejected. Age: No significant difference (F = 0.605, Sig. = 0.696), hypothesis rejected. Education: No significant difference (F = 1.719, Sig. = 0.163), hypothesis rejected. Occupation: Significant difference (F = 2.535, Sig. = 0.040), hypothesis accepted. Monthly income: Significant difference (F = 4.335, Sig. = 0.005), hypothesis accepted.

3.The application of Buddhist principles in municipal management included: Chanda (Desire): The executives and staff should  content with their work, ensuring it is good, correct, honest, and just. Viriya (Effort): The executives and staff should  diligent, performing their duties with perseverance. Citta (Mindfulness): The executives and staff should  attentive, energetic, and enthusiastic in their work. Vimamsa (Investigation): The executives and staff should use wisdom to reflect, analyze, and inspect regularly for flaws.