PARTICIPATION OF SANGHA IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO APARIHANIYADHAMMA 7 OF COKESAMRAN SUB-DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, BAN HAED DISTRICT, KHON KAEN PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the level of participation of monks in community development according to the principles of Aparihaniyadhamma 7 2) compare the participation of monks in community development according to the principles of Aparihaniyadhamma. The 7 principles are classified by gender, age, education level, and occupation.3) Study suggestions for participation of monks in community development according to the principles of Aparihaniyadhamma 7 in Khok Samran Subdistrict Municipality, Ban Haed District, Khon Kaen Province, Khon Kaen. This research is a quantitative research. Survey data from a research sample of people aged 18 years and over.is in the civil registry In the Khok Samran Subdistrict Municipality, Ban Haet District, Khon Kaen Province The sample size was 383 people, using questionnaires to collect data from 383 samples and analyzing the data using statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, t-test, analysis of variance. One-way ANOVA and LSD. The research findings are as follows: 1)Overall, the public's opinion on the participation of monks in community development based on Aparihaniya Dhamma 7 of Righteous Governance in the sub-district municipality of Khok Samran, Ban Haet District, Khon Kaen Province, is high. 2)There are significant differences in the opinions of the public regarding the participation of monks in community development based on Aparihaniya Dhamma 7 of Righteous Governance in the sub-district municipality of Khok Samran, Ban Haet District, Khon Kaen Province, among different genders, age groups, educational levels, and occupations at a statistical significance level of 0.05. 3) Recommendations regarding the efficiency of public services based on the 4 Principles of Good Governance suggest that the public should participate in monitoring the performance of local governance to promote transparency.They should also participate in formulating local development policies and monitor their local governance comprehensively through online media channels and public relations boards. Public participation in meetings with local government organizations should be encouraged to present problems and seek joint solutions for development.