Promoting the Prevention of Corruption and Misconduct in Local Government Organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province according to the Principles of Buddhist Innovation

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the problems of corruption and misconduct of local government organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province; 2) to study the process of preventing corruption and misconduct of local government organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province according to the principles of Buddhist innovation; and 3) to promote a network for preventing corruption and misconduct in local government organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province according to the principles of Buddhist innovation. This was a quantitative research using in-depth interviews with 32 key informants. The instrument used was an interview form. The results of the research found that 1) the problems of corruption and misconduct of local government organizations were caused by 1.1) lack of transparency and inappropriate budget use, 1.2) using one's position or power to facilitate illegal activities, 1.3) lack of knowledge, understanding, and moral and ethical responsibility, and 1.4) exploiting loopholes in relevant laws. These loopholes created opportunities for wrongdoing, 1.5) the use of power and influence in the local area were the complex and multi-faceted problems; 2) the process of preventing corruption and misconduct of local government organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province according to the principles of Buddhist innovation consisted of 2.1) creating awareness will help strengthen transparency and honesty, 2.2) joining forces with other agencies will help strengthen transparency, responsibility and strength in administration, 2.3) driving the implementation of practices with officials at all levels will help strengthen awareness of honesty, transparency and morality in work, 2.4) inspection and evaluation emphasized building awareness of shame and fear of wrongdoing; 3) promoting a network to prevent corruption and misconduct in local government organizations in Mae Chai District, Phayao Province according to the principles of Buddhist innovation helped create an environment with high morality and ethics, which will effectively reduce corruption and misconduct in the organizations.