Abstract:
This research aims to 1) study the level of drug prevention and solution promotion by local administrative officials in Tha Sop Sao Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province; 2) study the relationship between the principles of Iddhibhattammādhamma and drug prevention and solution by local administrative officials ; and 3) propose guidelines for integrating the principles of Iddhibhattammādhammato promote drug prevention and solution by local administrative officials in Tha Sop Sao Subdistrict. This research employs a mixed-methods approach : 1) quantitative research using questionnaires, with a population of 384 eligible voters aged 18 and above residing in Tha Sop Sao Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province. data analysis involved frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearsons correlation coefficient to test hypotheses; and 2) qualitative research using in-depth interviews with 10 key informants, employing content analysis. The research findings are presented using descriptive methods referencing personal statements.
The research results revealed that :
1. The promotion of drug prevention and solution by local administrative officials in Tambon Tha Sop Sao, Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province, in all four aspectscivic responsibility, legal responsibility, ethical responsibility, and economic responsibilitywas at a high level overall.
2. The relationship between the Four Noble Truths (Iddhipāda Dhamma) and the promotion of drug prevention and solution by local administrative officials, showed a very high positive correlation,statistically significant at the 0.05 level. Therefore, the research hypothesis is accepted.
3. The guidelines for integrating the Four Noble Truths (Iddhipāda Dhamma) to promote drug prevention and solution by local administrative are as follows : 1) Chanda (will) : being satisfied and fond of something, caring for the body and mind with welfare, providing freedom to create valuable work, enhancing the image to be cool and honorable using leaders as inspiration for lasting commitment, 2) Viriya (diligence) : persevering in doing something, municipality officials being ready to support community leaders by jointly utilizing technology to achieve a safe and sustainable quality of life, 3) Citta (active thought) dedication and commitment to the task, adhering to values, working warmly, developing skills intelligently, and creating honorable and socially acceptable work; and 4 Vimamsa (reasoning) : reflection and reasoning, using intellect as a guide, collaborative thinking among professionals, community information, and technological support for sustainable solutions for the local area.