APPLIED BUDDHIST ETHICS TO INTEGRATE ANTI - CORRUPTION POLICY IN UDON THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims (1) to study the application of Buddhist ethics to integrate anti-corruption policy, (2) to study and analyze the factors affecting the integration of Buddhist ethics into anti-corruption policy, and (3) to present guidelines for integrating Buddhist ethics into anti-corruption policy in Udon Thani province. The research used a mixed-methods method with a sample of 400 people and interviews with 12 key informants. The research instruments were questionnaires and interview forms. The statistics used were mean, percentage, multiple regression analysis, and descriptive analysis.

The research results found that:

          1) The application of Buddhist ethics is at a moderate level when considered in each aspect as follows Monitoring and evaluation Government policy setting and government policy implementation, respectively.

          2) Factors that have a significant effect on the application of Buddhist ethics at the 0.05 level include public participation Satisfaction with the policy the role of the Office of the Auditor General of Thailand The role of the Provincial National Anti-Corruption Office with raw score coefficients (b) equal to 381, .299, .156, .138 and .074, respectively.

          3) Participation in performing duties should be created with Buddhist ethics as a virtue by integrating public policy using Buddhist principles to cover all levels of policy Arrange for agencies to seriously implement this so that officials are aware of compliance with government policy. Establish standard indicators or criteria for evaluating public policies based on morality and transparency.