Prevention and Solution of Forest Fire Problems in the Area of Samo Khon Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Tak District, Tak Province according to Iddhipadadhamma

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the level of forest fire prevention and resolution; 2) to examine the relationship between Iddhipadadhamma and forest fire prevention and resolution; and 3) to propose guidelines for forest fire prevention and resolution according to Iddhipadadhamma. This was the mixed-methods research. For quantitative research, data were collected from a sample of 360 respondents using questionnaires. The statistics used in data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. In terms of qualitative research, in-depth interviews with 25 informants were conducted using interview form and descriptive content analysis. The results of the research found that 1) the overall level of forest fire prevention and resolution was high, and the overall level of forest fire prevention and resolution according to Iddhipadadhamma was high; 2) a study of the relationship between Iddhipadadhamma and forest fire prevention and resolution revealed a positive relationship or a relationship that was consistent with each other in pairs, with a very high overall, Pearson Correlation (r) of 0.934; 3). Guidelines for forest fire prevention and resolution in the Samo Khon Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Tak District, Tak Province according to Iddhipadadhamma were as follows: (1) it was to instill awareness in people to preserve and care for forests and to make them aware of the importance of forests; (2) it was a training to provide knowledge about forest fire prevention and resolution and the effects of forest fires; (3) village and local leaders organized villagers to participate in forest management to prevent encroachment and burning; (4) there were public relations to educate and enforce the law seriously against offenders who destroyed and burnt forests. There were decisive measures to punish those who encroached and destroyed forests; (5) there was a promotion of various careers to enable people to live together with the forest sustainably without affecting the forest and wildlife; and (6) there was a budget allocated to support the prevention and resolution of forest fires.