An Application of the Buddhadhamma to Promote People’s Participation in Community Development of Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Nong Ya Sai District, Suphanburi Province

Abstract

This article aimed (1) to study the level of public participation in community development of the Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization. 2. To compare people's opinions on their participation in community development of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization. Nong Pho 3. To propose guidelines for applying Buddhist principles to promote public participation in community development of the Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization. It is a combined method of research. The sample consisted of 377 people using stratified random sampling and qualitative research during quantitative research.

The research results found that 1. The overall level of participation in community development of the Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization is moderate.     2. The results of comparing people's opinions on participation in community development of the Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization found that people of different genders, ages, educational levels, occupations, and incomes had no different opinions. It has statistical significance at 0.05, therefore the research hypothesis is rejected. 3. Guidelines for applying Buddhist principles to promote people's participation in community development of the Nong Pho Subdistrict Administrative Organization are: 1) Meeting arrangements should invite only representatives of the people to attend every meeting. 2)The meeting Policy determination must be to develop the well-being of the people. 3) The administration of government agencies must be transparent. ) In the administration, women's rights must be given importance, which is important at present. 5) Conservation and importance in supporting and promoting arts and culture must maintain the original traditions. 6)Welcoming citizens or government agencies that come to visit.