Application of Diṭṭhadhammikattha Principles for Promoting The Policy Implementation in Sufficiency Economy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the implementation level of the sufficiency economy policy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, 2) compare the public’s opinions on the implementation of the sufficiency economy policy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization classified by personal factors, and 3) propose guidelines for applying the principles of the Dhamma to promote the implementation of the sufficiency economy policy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization. The sample group consisted of 382 people aged 18 years and over. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability of .980. The research was mixed-methods research. The statistics used for analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, F-test, and in-depth interviews with 10 key informants using the content analysis technique.

          The research results revealed that:

          1) The implementation level of the sufficiency economy policy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province,
was found to be at a high level overall.

          2) Compare the public’s opinions on the implementation of the sufficiency economy policy of Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province, classified by personal factors. It was found that people with different genders, education, occupations, and average monthly incomes have different opinions on the implementation of the sufficiency economy policy. People of different ages have similar opinions.

          3) The application of Diṭṭhadhammikatthato the implementation of the sufficiency economy policy of the Nakhon Chedi Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province, found that 1) Being diligent Uṭṭhānasampadā: organizing training in the concept of the sufficiency economy philosophy to provide knowledge to people, 2) Being prepared for preservation (Ārakkhasampadā) knowing how to save money 3) Choosing good friends (Kalyāṇamittatā) bringing the main policies of the sufficiency economy philosophy into practice 4) Living with sufficiency (Samaīvitā) bringing the sufficiency economy philosophy as a guideline for life.