Abstract:
The objectives of this study are: 1) to study the quality level of disaster operation of Nong tong Pattana Subdistrict Municipality, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai Province, 2) to study the relationship between the Iddhipadaand the disaster operation of Nongtong Pattana Subdistrict Municipality, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai Province, 3) to present the integration of Buddhist principles to promote the quality of disaster operation of Nongtong Pattana Municipality, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai.
This research employed mixed-methods research, combining quantitative research and qualitative research. For quantitative research, data were collected through questionnaires. The population in this research consisted of people aged 18 years old or above who were eligible voters within the jurisdiction of Nongtong Subdistrict Municipality. A sample of 378 individuals was randomly selected. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearsons correlation coefficient to test the hypothesis. For the qualitative research, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 key informants.The data was analyzedby using content analysis technique and presented through descriptive narration with direct quotations from the respondents.
The results found that:
1.The quality level of disaster operation of Nongtong Pattana Subdistrict, Hangdong District, Chiang Mai province overall was very high (x̄ = 4.21). When classified by aspect, it was found that the quality of operations before the disaster was at a high level (x̄ = 4.24). The quality of operations during disasters was at a high level (x̄ = 4.26). The quality of post-disaster operations was at a high level (x̄ = 4.20). and the continuous service operation was at a high level (x̄ = 4.16).
2. The relationship betweenIddhipadaand the disasteroperationof Nongtong Pattana Municipality, Hangdong District, Chiang Maiprovince found that theoverall, there waspositive correlation with the promotionof disaster operations of Nongtong Pattana Municipality,Hangdong District, Chiang Mai Provincewas relatively high (r = 0.706**).
3. Theintegration of Buddhist principles to promote the quality of disasteroperation in Nongtong Pattana Municipality Hangdong District, Chiang Maiprovincefound that:1) Chanda,havinga passion for the work, happy with the work you do, concentrate onoperations, loveyour work, creatework goals and achievethem. 2) Viriya,constantly practicing to seek knowledgebecausethejob requires a combination of skills in manyfields. Performing tasks requiresperseverance,frequency andrepetition togain proficiency, 3) Citta, havinga volunteer mind,a firm determination and do not be anxious with obstacles. 4) Vimamsa,reflect, assess risks, evaluate performance, review and reviselessons from problems and obstacles to further develop and prevent therecurrence of the same problem.