The Supporting for Buddhism integration in Democracy
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The Supporting, Buddhism integration in DemocracyAbstract
The Supporting for Buddhism integration in Democracy. Has an objective to study 1. To study and compare the general democracy promotion. 2. To compare Buddhist democracy promotion. 3. To find ways to promote Buddhist democracy.
The research method is a mixed method consisting of quantitative research. The sample group is people in Bangkok. From the determination of the sample size of Krejcie and Morgan of 400 people and qualitative research from the study of documents and in-depth interview. Key informants from officials involved in promoting democracy include the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand. And King Prajadhipok's Institute.
The results of study found that
- Most respondents were male rather than female. Not over 30 years old with a bachelor's degree have marital status a personal business career and with monthly income between 15,001 - 20,000 baht and 20,000 - 20,000 baht, respondents had a level of opinion towards promoting democracy. Overall at a high level the respondents had opinions towards promoting democracy in general in Thai society. Basic values in the first place the second highest rank is the political upheaval and the democratic ideology Political development and the awareness of news.
- Respondents had a level of opinion towards promoting Buddhist democracy. Overall at a high level the respondents had opinions towards promoting Buddhist democracy in Thai society. Consciousness In the first place the second highest rank is honesty. The prudence of justice sacrifices unity and keeping promises.
- Buddhist way of promoting democracy believe in peaceful change that political change must always exist. Promote democratic knowledge in the family and public participation. Decentralization to local authorities to resolve urgent economic disparities and be the main agenda.
- Suggestions for country administrators and those who are involved in promoting democracy must have leadership. Have a broad vision be honest transparent management adhere to the interests of the people as a principle and adhere to the principles of good governance, ethics, love and concern for people equally. The government should promote general democracy and Buddhist in Thai society by cultivating and creates public awareness for participation with a way of thinking and a democratic lifestyle.
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