GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AT THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THAILAND

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were as follows: 1. To study problems and obstacles in public administration. 2. To study the principles of good governance used in public administration. 3. To propose solutions to problems in public administration in Thailand, developed from Buddhist principles of good governance and used as principles for government administration in emergencies, conducted by qualitative research. In-depth interviews with 25 key informants collected data. Data were analysed by content, context, and comparative analysis. And focus group discussions with 9 participants to confirm knowledge after data synthesis.

The research found that principles of good governance used in the administration of government in emergencies in Thailand included: 1. Applying the principles of good governance to the administration of government in emergencies seriously and decisively 2 and adjusting the criteria to suit the emergency to the economic conditions and the country's crisis. 3. Developing quality to meet the standards that the people want, being transparent, 4. In a policy setting with a vision, the law is enforced to ensure equality and fairness. 5. Multilateral administration. 6. Clear communication, revealing the facts to the public; 7. Developing statutes that enable the administration to move in the same direction with precision, fairness, and justice; 8. Developing applications so that the government can access services to the people thoroughly, letting the public be informed continuously, and gaining confidence and access to the people.