APPLICATION OF SAŃGAHAVATTHU PRINCIPLES IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN UMPHANG DISTRICT, TAK PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to study the concept of the theory of quality of life development, the principle of social welfare in the development of quality of life, and analyze the application of the principle of social welfare in the development of the quality of life of people in Umphang District, Tak Province. It is a documentary research from Tripitaka, textbooks, research, articles, journals, and related documents. Data is collected from related documents and the application of the principle of social welfare in the development of the quality of life of people is analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. The research results found that people in Umphang District, Tak Province live far from development, have low income problems, and are disadvantaged in society, which makes them lack friendliness and conflicts easily occur. The concept of the theory of quality of life development is the process of developing activities related to quality of life in terms of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual aspects by providing knowledge, training in morality, promoting health and hygiene, working together, and living together happily in society. The principle of social welfare in the development of the quality of life of people in Umphang District, Tak Province consists of 1) Alms, helping others, 2) Piya words, speaking with loving kindness, 3) Atthachariya, behaving to be useful, and 4) Samanatta, acting consistently. The results of the analysis of the application of the principle of social welfare in the development of the quality of life of people include: 1) Physical quality of life development by creating jobs, developing infrastructure systems and providing access to public health services 2) Developing mental quality of life by creating learning resources in the community, instilling values ​​in participation in community and local development. Therefore, applying the principles of Sangahavatthu to developing quality of life helps promote good relationships, resulting in unity and peace.