Power Relations between Local Leaders and Monks in Local Government in Phurua District Loei Province

Abstract

The research on power relations between local leaders and monks in local government in Phu Ruea District, Loei Province, aims to study the characteristics of power relations between local leaders and monks in local government in Phu Ruea District. Loei Province and to study the advantages and disadvantages of the power
relationship between the local leaders and the monks in the local government in the area of Phu Rua District, Loei Province is a qualitative research by adopting the framework about Power relations Obtained from the study of documents and related research to create a framework for research studies by collecting data from 19 key informants / person by using a semi-structured interview method and select specific data providers in studying the characteristics of the power relations between the local leaders and the monks in the local government in Phu Ruea District, Loei Province.
The research results were as follows:
1. Either natural or customary cooperation. Formal cooperation or commitment to cooperate directly or according to the orders.
2. In studying the advantages and disadvantages of the power relationship between the local leaders and the monks in the local government in Phu Ruea District, Loei Province, the research found that there are 3 aspects which are 1. Advantages to society Social development will be effective, fast, solve problems as intended People in the society will be unified and unified. There is unity and only strength. 2. Advantages to monks and temples will develop the monks will receive help and support in various matters. 3. Advantages to leaders has been popular with people who have faith and respect for monks. 1. The disadvantage to society is that the power to play politics is confined to local leaders who can only build relationships with monks and cause disharmony. 2. Disadvantages to monks and temples being obstructed by the potential for expression 3. Disadvantages to local leaders Monks rely on relationships, respect, faith, and respect from local leaders as a tool to persuade local leaders to act in accordance with their power.