LEADERSHIP ACCORDING TO PAPANIKADHAMMA OF WOMEN LEADERS IN THAI LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This academic article aimed to present the leadership according to papanikadhamma of women leaders in Thai local development by decentralizing power to the local area. This is another important development that affects the political participation of rural women. Changing social situation due to the advancement of an open society gives women the ability to be smart and able to benefit society and bring about women's leadership in local development. The management according to the principles of Papanikadhamma is consistent with the current social creation, namely 1) Chakhuma means wisdom, far-sightedness, 2) Vithuro means managing job well, having expertise in specific fields and 3) Nissayasampanno means being able to depend on others because he has a good human relationship. The leadership according to Papanikadhamma of women leaders in Thai local development will bring effective local development and be accepted by people in society which will lead to community development and sustainable society.