SAFETY MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO THE 7 SAPPURISADHAM PRINCIPLES OF PATTAYA CITY, CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study safety management according to the 7 Sappurisadhamma principles, 2) compare opinions on safety management according to the 7 Sappurisadhamma principles, and 3) suggest guidelines for safety management according to the 7 Sappurisadhamma principles. This research was a mixed-method study. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires with a sample of 367 people and 5 key informants were interviewed. Quantitative data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Research hypotheses were tested using t-test and one-way ANOVA. If statistically significant differences were found, a pairwise difference test using Scheffe's method was performed. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis with context.

The research results found that 1) the public had the highest overall opinions in every aspect. The aspect with the highest average value was traffic facilitation. 2) The comparative results showed that people of different ages, occupations, and incomes had different opinions on safety management according to the 7 Sappurisadhamma principles of Pattaya City, Chonburi Province. 3) The suggestion is that officials are the ones who provide safety to the public. Therefore, there should be a number of officials to facilitate the public and tourists, as well as to provide advice to everyone.