People’s Political Alertness towards the President Election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the general conditions of people’s political alertness towards the president election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization; 2) to compare the level of opinions on people’s political alertness towards the president election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization;

and 3) to apply Buddhist principles in promoting people’s political alertness towards the president election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization. It was a mixed  methods research. In terms of quantitative research, data were collected from a sample of 400 people using questionnaires. For qualitative research, data were collected using in-depth interviews with 9 key informants. Statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation. Data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis. The results of the research found that 1) political alertness began with the family, which was an institution that created a path to sustainable democracy. Groups of friends and communities paid attention to and follow news and important political issues through various types of media. There were discussions and exchanges about political issues. Educational institutions encouraged citizens to have correct knowledge and understanding about democracy. The media provided support by conveying information that was beneficial to both sides to gain public trust; 2) people with gender, age, education level, occupation, monthly income had a level of opinion regarding the people’s political alertness towards the president election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, overall and every aspect was different, statistically significant at the 0.05 level; and 3) in terms of the application of Buddhist principles in promoting people’s political alertness towards the president election of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, people must constantly monitor his work for the benefit of the majority, always use your wisdom to consider to provide assistance and participate in community activities. There was the courage to do that work and a resolute and stable mind in building up perseverance.