BUDDHIST LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL POLITICIANS AFFECTING TO PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS IN CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1. to study the political leadership of local politicians 2. to study the components of political leadership development of local politicians 3. To present the Buddhist political leadership development of local politicians in Chonburi Province. The research methodology is an integrated approach. quantitative research Collect data from a sample of 400 people with the calculation formula of Taro Yamane. The tools used were questionnaires. Statistics used in data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. The qualitative research used in-depth interviews with informants, 18 photographs/person. The research tools were interview forms and data analysis by content analysis.

The results of the research were as follows: 1. Political leadership of local politicians. It was found that politicians are selfless. Have a volunteer spirit and adhere to the interests of the people. Overall, it was at a high level. 2. Components of political leadership development for local politicians. Overall, it is at a high level. Components of development that have an effect include goodness. Adhere to the principles of good governance as a good example. Appropriateness Perform work appropriately, participate in politics and correctness. Comply with the law and solve problems with transparency and for the benefit of the whole community. 3. Developing political Buddhist leadership of local politicians according to the principles of Secular Dhamma. 4 Overall, the level is at a high level, namely truthfulness and honesty. Free from corruption. On the Thama side, there is firmness and instills loyalty to the nation, religion, and king. On the Chakha side, there is sacrifice and cooperation in performing duties. And on the Tolerance side, there is patience, diligence, and building morale for the people.