Political Leadership of Local Administrators in Community Development for Nong Muang Khai subdistrict municipality, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the level of political leadership of local administrators in community development; 2) to study the relationship between Iddhipada 4 and the political leadership of local administrators in community development; and 3) to study the problems, obstacles, and suggestions of citizens regarding the political leadership of local administrators in community development for Nong Muang Khai Subdistrict Municipality, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province. It was a mixed methods research. For quantitative research, a survey research method was used. The sample group included people living in Nong Muang Khai Subdistrict, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province, totaling 362 people, using Taro Yamane's sample size calculation formula. Data were analyzed by finding frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviations and finding the Pearson correlation coefficient. In terms of qualitative research, 9 specific key informants were interviewed by means of in-depth interviews. Descriptive content analysis techniques were conducted to include context. The results of the research found that 1) the level of political leadership of local administrators in community development for Nong Muang Khai Subdistrict Municipality, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province found that the overall level of political leadership of local administrators in community development for Nong Muang Khai Subdistrict Municipality, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province, all 4 aspects was at a moderate level (=3.43, S.D.=0.28); 2) the relationship between Iddhipada 4 and the political leadership of local administrators in community development for Nong Muang Khai Subdistrict Municipality, Nong Muang Khai District, Phrae Province, overall had a positive relationship at a relatively high level (r= .648**); and 3) problems and obstacles found that there was insufficient budget for infrastructure development because some structures required a high budget due to lack of continuity in project support. Training to provide knowledge about drugs to children and youth within the community lacked continuity in project proposals, promotion of learning arts and culture for the community and youth. Suggestions were found that projects should be proposed to work with government agencies directly to take direct responsibility for community development, such as community development, society, and culture, National Office of Buddhism, Provincial Agriculture, Department of Rural Roads that had the potential to go to agencies that had budgets or to promote local government. There should be public relations for citizens to help maintain the cleanliness of roads and walking routes. There should be activities organized for the community to involve the people in continuous learning. There should be promotion and support for people in the area to have careers that can be extended. There should be promotion of organizing activities to instill morality and ethics for youth.