BUDDHIST INTEGRATION FOR PROMOTING POLITICAL LEADERSHIP OF LOCAL POLITICIANS IN STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY IN LAMPANG PROVINCE

Abstract

Dissertation aims to 1. study the strengthening of civil society in Lampang Province, 2. study the factors affecting the strengthening of civil society in Lampang Province, and 3. present Buddhist integration to promote political leadership of local politicians in strengthening civil society in Lampang Province. The researcher has determined a mixed-method research model, including qualitative research using in-depth interviews with key informants, analyzing data by content analysis, descriptive analysis, and focus group discussions, and quantitative research using questionnaires. Data were collected from a sample group of 399 eligible voters in Lampang City Municipality, Khelang Nakhon Municipality, and Ko Kha Subdistrict Municipality. Data were analyzed by finding frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and multiple regression analysis.

The findings were as follows: 1. Strengthening the civil society in Lampang Province 1. The study found that there was a shared vision 2. Widespread participation 3. The ability to seek knowledge 4. Learning from joint activities 5. The community, continuous communication and networking of cooperation by creating links between the public and private sectors. 6. good and efficient management system by creating clear structures and, 7. work processes and being responsible to the public as a citizen by creating mechanisms that support civil society. 2. Factors affecting the strength of civil society in Lampang Province. The study found that political leadership and Papanikadhamma affected the strength of the civil society in Lampang Province, statistically significant at the 0.01 level. 3. Buddhist Integration for Promoting Political Leadership of Local Politicians in Strengthening Civil Society in Lampang Province. The study found that Chakkhuma leader must have foresight and should have a clear vision, be able to see and plan in the long term and know how to connect. Leaders should create connections by listening to the thoughts and needs of the people. Witthuro can also manage business with expertise Creating an efficient work system by developing an efficient work system. Nissayasampanno, has good human relations.