Abstract:
The objectives of Buddhist economics and the strengthening of the newparents is a study to: 1) study the economic condition of family security, 2) studythe systems and mechanisms for the economics of parents security and 3)integration of Buddhist economics and family security. Use qualitative researchmethodology using documentary research, in-depth interviews from key informants,
and focus groups Discussion from qualified and relevant persons.Findings were as follow:
1. The economic condition of family security in Amphoe Mueang Loei,Loei Province, Many families have an economic impact on their daily lives. Facing competition in society and economy. Being shaped by traditions or cultures that change the way of the world. To keep up with the era of environmentalism that advances the progress of materialism, the access to communications technology has
evolved steadily. And importantly, the distance to religion and the abandonment of morality, while the basic social and economic conditions in Loei. Loei Province from the agricultural society, the main occupation and income of the family comes from the sale of agricultural products and crops. This resulted in the following management processes.
1) The income must be higher than the main income. By striving to develop a career or supplementary career. Income is the answer to the cost of debt or family needs.
2) Expenditure while we are looking for ways to increase revenues, we must have the means to reduce unnecessary expenses to fit. To keep the rest, keep it or save for future use. The way to manage the expenditure is to create a household account. In order to know the revenue estimate. And estimates of expenditures, including household debt. At the same time, when it comes to spending, it must be managed in a smaller or smaller amount.
3) The debt from household debt that may be due to insufficient income for expenditure. This may be due to the drought, floods, resulting in agricultural losses. Or may be due to market conditions, or the price of agricultural
production is declining. Loss finally, there is a need for debt recovery because of household expenses.
2. The system and mechanism for enhancing family economic security in Amphoe Mueang Loei, Loei Province. 1) It is necessary to pay extra income. 2) The household account is set up. m)It must be planned for use. And 4) live a fit, reasonable, reasonably effective in the philosophy of sufficiency economy.
4. The Buddhist Economics and the Strengthening of the New Parents
1) The principles of mediocrity or the principle of moderate fit are the anchors in the creation of families for strength and solidarity, because the practice on the middle line with elements of fit 8 is intended to promote. In the
practice of Buddhist principles is more complete.
2) Principle of the Four Principles of Good Practices: To apply the management of self-sufficiency and self-sufficiency to balance one another for the strength of the family
Key Word: Buddhist economics, The strengthening of the family, New Parents.