THE APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN SOLVING FLOOD PROBLEMS IN BANGKOK AND ITS VICINITY

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were as follows: 1. To study public participation in solving flood problems 2. To study factors affecting public participation in solving flood problems 3. To apply Buddhist principles to promote public participation in solving flood problems. The methodologywas mixed methods: In thequalitative method, data were collected from 18 key informants by in-depth interviewing and from 8 participants in focus group discussion, Quantitative research uses questionnaires that Collect data from sample groups in the area of Bangkok and surrounding areas, there were 400 people. Data were analyzed by finding frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. and multiple regression analysis

The findings were as follows: 1. Public participation in solving flood problems was found to be part of participation in decision making. listening and exchanging Vote to recommend solutions and jointly determine the framework for using the budget. Participating in organizing activities to provide knowledge on how to solve water problems and follow the policy guidelines for solving flood problems. Participating in the benefits of publicizing the value of the results that will occur in terms of joint evaluation, results should be evaluated and reported for the public to know. 2. Factors that affect public participation in solving flood problems. It was found that policies to solve flood problems and the principle of Aparihaniyadhamma Affects public participation in solving flood problems at a statistical significance of 0.01. and 3. The application of Buddhist principles to promote public participation in solving flood problems. It was found that the principles of Aparihaniyadhamma include regularly meeting together. side meeting in unison. The non-legal aspect, things that are not yet enacted, the aspect of worship, reverence, veneration, worship of all elders. On the side of not forcing women to be governed, on the side of worshiping, revering, paying homage to all sacred places. and protection, promotion, and public participation in solving flood problems.