Abstract:
The study consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate peoples satisfaction toward the public service provided by Damrongtham Center, Bang Pla Ma District, Suphan Buri Province; 2) to compare peoples satisfaction toward the public service provided by Damrongtham Center classified by personal factors; and 3) to explore problems and suggestions for the development of public services according to Saṅgahavatthu in Damrongtham Center, Bang Pla Ma District, Suphan Buri Province. The study used a mixed-method approach that included both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative data were collected by questionnaires distributed to 398 persons who were chosen through stratified sampling. The qualitative data were collected by in-depth interviews with 9 key informants.
From the study, the following results are found:
1) The level of peoples satisfaction toward the public service provided by Damrongtham Center, Bang Pla Ma District, Suphan Buri Province is overall high, with a mean ( x̄ ) of 4.15 and a standard deviation (S.D.) of 0.867. When each aspect is examined, it is found as follows: Atthacariyā (rendering services) has the highest level with a mean ( x̄ ) of 4.21 followed by Dāna (giving) with a mean ( x̄ ) of 4.20 and Samānattatā (even and equal treatment) has the lowest level with a mean ( x̄ ) of 4.04 Level of satisfaction of Damrongtham Center, Bangplama District Suphan Buri Province as a whole is at a high level. ( x̄ ) of 3.76 When considering each part, it was found that the highest mean was number 1 ( x̄ ) of 3.77, followed by No. 2 in the building area. ( x̄ ) of 3.76, and the facilities number 3 was the lowest. ( x̄ ) of 3.75.
2) From comparing peoples satisfaction classified by personal factors, it is discovered that people of different genders, ages, educational levels, and incomes have no difference in satisfaction toward public services according to Saṅgahavatthu (four bases of social solidarity).
3) The guidelines for providing public services according to Saṅgahavatthu by local registry office are: a moral, convenient, and appropriate service for those who use it with the intention of maximizing their satisfaction. This includes polite and pleasant speech based on mindfulness and readiness to solve problems in an equitable and nondiscriminatory manner.