Buddhist Integration to Promote Political Leadership of Local Politicians in Mae Sai Sub-District Administrative Organization Mueang Phayao District Phayao Province

Abstract

This research aims to 1) examine the level of political leadership of local politicians in Mae Sai Subdistrict Administrative Organization Mueang Phayao District Phayao Province, 2) determine the differences in the political leadership levels of local politicians in Mae Sai Subdistrict Administrative Organization Mueang Phayao District Phayao Province based on personal factors and 3) to develop integrated Buddhist principles for promoting the political leadership of local politicians in Mae Sai Subdistrict Administrative Organization Mueang Phayao District Phayao Province. This study employed a mixed-method approach utilizing both a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews as the research instruments. Statistics were used to analyze the data by finding frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The population of 6,074 people obtained a sample of 376 people using Taro Yamane's formula. Ten key informants were interviewed and the data were presented by descriptive analysis.

          The results of the research were as follows: 1. The overall level of political leadership of local politicians in all four dimensions showed a very satisfactory average, with a sum of mean values ​​(x̄= 4.04). When classified by item, it was found that the leadership situation was ranked first, with a very satisfactory average value (x̄= 4.12). Next was the leadership behavior, which was very satisfactory, with a mean value (x̄= 4.06). Finally, the leadership power and influence was ranked last, with a very satisfactory average value (x̄= 3.97). 2. A comparison of the political leadership of local politicians according to individual factors revealed that people with different personal factors, including gender, age, education level, occupation, and income, had no different opinions on the political leadership of local politicians. Therefore, the hypothesis was rejected. 3. The results of the analysis of the integration of the Threefold Training showed that morality is the ethical foundation for proper behavior and use of power; concentration is the power to maintain mental stability and mindful decision-making; and wisdom is the mechanism for using knowledge and reason for the benefit of the public.