DUTIYAPAPANIKA-DHAMMA APPLICATION FOR LOCAL POLITICIANS’ LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN SAMUT SONGKHRAM PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to present the application of Dutiyapapanikka-dhamma principles for developing the leadership of local politicians. A qualitative study was conducted in Samut Songkhram Province. Field data were collected from five groups of key informants: local parents, a group of relevant official community leaders, a group of local wisdom or folk philosophers, and local government organisation administrators, purposefully selected according to the appropriate group representative characteristics, a total of 25 key informants were used using a semi-structured interview form. With a content validity index (S-CVI) equal to 1.00 as a data collection tool. The data were analysed using content and context analysis techniques. And focus group discussions with 10 expert participants. Data were analysed using content and context analysis methods.

The research results found that the application of Dutiyapapanikka-dhamma principles for developing the leadership of local politicians. In Samut Songkhram Province, it was found that Chakkuma has vision skills in thinking by strengthening the local education system and supporting sustainable regional economic development. Vithuro: I need good management, technical expertise, expertise in social responsibility, and sustainable operations. Expertise in planning and management. Nissayasampanno: to have human relations, be an expert in human relations, communicate effectively, build trust and good relationships, and listen to and understand the needs of the people.