The Role of Local Politicians Towards Community Development in Wang Thong Sub-District, Muang Phrae District, Phrae Province

Abstract

The objectives of this article were as follows: to study the level of political (1) To study the level of roles of local politicians in community development, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phrae Province (2)To study the relationship between the 4 principles of Bhavana of local politicians in community development, Wang Thong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phrae Province (3) to study problems and obstacles and recommendations on the role of local politicians in community development in Wang Thong Sub-district, Muang District, Phrae Province. using survey research methods from the questionnaire distribution and qualitative research by way of in-depth interviews with key informants The results showed that

1) The overall level of roles of local politicians towards community development in Wang Thong Sub-district, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province, in all 4 aspects, overall were at a high level ( = 3.61, S.D. = 0.63)

2) Principles of Bhavana 4 and the role of local politicians in community development in Wang Thong Sub-district, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province overall, had a very high positive correlation (R = .894**).

3) Problems and obstacles related to the role of local politicians in community development in Wang Thong Sub-district, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province found that there was still a lack of participation of the people in issuing rules and regulations to maintain peace within the community. Lack of budget support in organizing activities to improve people's quality of life within the community. provide budget support People should attend meetings about issuing regulations. and campaigning to instill morals and ethics among youth in the community