Abstract:
The purposes of this research were 1) to study the elements of quality of life development based on sufficient economy philosophy of the military recruits. Theory and research that related to the quality of life development were synthesized by 5 experts and confirmed by the analysis of 323 samples. It was determined at 95 percent confidence by the criteria of the Taro Yamane table. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. 2) to develop an educational management model for quality of life development based on sufficient economy philosophy of the military recruits by conversing with 14 experts to determine an educational management model of quality of life based on sufficient economy. The instrument was an activity handbook based on sufficient economy philosophy for the military recruits. The data were analyzed in mode, and 3) to evaluate the educational management model for quality of life development based on sufficient economy of the military recruits. 323 military recruits were used as samples. The instrument was a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The findings were as follows: 1. Elements of quality of life development based on sufficient economy philosophy of military recruits were consisted of 1) education, 2) health, 3) employment, and 4) morals and ethics.2. Educational management model for quality of life development based on sufficient economy philosophy of the military recruits was determined by 1) education: most of the samples completed non-formal education, 2) the physical and mental health: the samples ate proper meals and engaged in warm family activities. 3) employment: Most of the samples were self-employed and involved in vocational training programs, and 4) Morals and Ethics: samples were conscious about being honest to themselves and their professions. They attended the workshop for morals and ethics advancement camp. 3. Evaluation of the educational management model for quality of life development based on sufficient economy of the military recruits is applicable to be used in developing the quality of life. Holistically, the education element was assessed to a high level of satisfactory; Health element was at the most satisfactory; and employment element was 97% at the very high level of satisfactory and; for morals and ethics element the samples were in favor of life quality improvement at the high level. In accordance to philosophy of Sufficient Economy 3 loops 2 conditions, this study also found that 1) Being contented: the draftees were able to reduce or give up all vices, work with others with principles of democracy, be frugal, follow moderate practice. 2) Being reasonable: the draftees were aware of reasonable contentment. They would thoroughly consider involving causes with the awareness of consequences. They conducted their lives wisely. 3) Self- immunity: they were capable to have warm families that immunize themselves against any sudden changes for their families or communities. 4) Being knowledgeable: they were prepared vocationally and academically. They were capable to make a living for themselves and their families. 5) Morals and ethics: they could conduct themselves decently, be good offsprings for their parents and be good people in social and communities. They had good morals, honesty, and tolerance, and let integrity lead knowledge.