AN APPLICATION OF THE TEN RULES OF GOVERNING TO THE WORK OF KAMNAN IN MAHARAJ DISTRICT AYUTTAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this article is 1) to study the application of the tenfold virtue of a ruler 2) to compare the application of the tenfold virtue of a ruler and 3) to collect suggestions from citizens in the application of the tenfold virtue of a ruler in duty performance of sub-district headmen and village headmen in Maharaj district of Ayutthaya province. The data were collected from 136 samplings through itemizing questionnaires, analyzing data from the Gracie table which based on a framework, theory and research work that re-count to the result of the research. The results of the research revealed that 1) The sub-district headmen and village headmen applied the tenfold virtue of a ruler in duty performance in a high level in overall. In details, the highest level started at self-control and followed by work-control and man-control respectively. 2) The sub-district headmen and village headmen having different ages and education levels applied the tenfold virtue of a ruler in duty performance indifferently, but those with different duty performance period applied the tenfold virtue of a ruler in duty performance differently with the statistical figure at 0.05 significantly. 3) The suggestions for implementing the tenfold virtue of a ruler through an application of staff were that; 3.1) In self-control, the sub-district headmen and village headmen should do their duty with empathy, sympathy, and without prejudice, 3.2) In man-control, the sub-district headmen and village headmen should do their duty with reason and responsibility, and not pin on the villagers 3.3) In work-control, the sub-district headmen and village headmen should treat and serve people equally.