The Administration in According to Buddhist Governance of Yang Noeng Subdistrict Municipality at Saraphi District Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and compare governance levels in Yang Noeng Subdistrict Municipality, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province, and address any issues using Buddhist principles. It uses both quantitative and qualitative research methods, surveying 385 residents with a questionnaire and conducting in-depth interviews with 9 key informants. Data is analyzed using statistical techniques and descriptive content analysis.

The research findings indicate that: 1) the level of public opinion towards the administration, based on the principles of Buddhist good governance, in Yang Nueng Subdistrict Municipality is moderately favourable. Similarly, the level of public opinion towards the implementation of the 4 principles of Iddhipada for administering the municipality according to the principles of Buddhist good governance is also at a moderate level. 2) Upon comparing the opinions of the residents regarding the management of Yang Nueng Subdistrict Municipality based on the principles of Buddhist good governance, it was observed that there were variations based on age and occupation. These differences were statistically significant at the 0.05 level, leading to the acceptance of the research hypothesis. 3) The study identified several problems and obstacles, including a lack of clear goals in the administration. This has resulted in personnel within the organization being unable to comprehend and adhere to the guidelines necessary for achieving the organization's set goals. Consequently, the completed work fails to address the needs of the people. The suggestions derived from the research emphasize the importance of establishing clear and defined goals for the organization. This will enable personnel to have accurate work guidelines. Additionally, conducting meetings with community leaders in each village is recommended to gain insights into the genuine needs and deficiencies of the people. These insights can then be utilized to set future goals for the administration of the municipality.