BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES IN THE FORMULATION OF POLITICAL PARTY POLICIES THAT INFLUENCE PEOPLE'S DECISION-MAKING IN THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SONGKHLA PROVINCE

Abstract

This academic article has the objectives: 1) to study the general condition of political party policy proposal in the election of the members of the House of Representatives, Songkhla Province 2) to present the Buddhist principles in the formulation of political party policies that affect people's decision-making in exercising their right to vote for the members of the House of Representatives, Songkhla Province From the analysis and synthesis of content from academic documents, books, and various research works, the study results found that the general condition of Songkhla Province's politics is currently highly competitive and changes all the time. Policy formulation often focuses on the overall picture of the country, such as policies related to politics, economics, society, and various administrations. The prominent roles of related persons in policy formulation include the role of party elites, the role of interest groups, the role of politicians, and the role of civil servants. As for the role of the people, there is not much opportunity because the policies of most political parties in Thailand at present are not based on the true needs of the people. But it is a policy that is forced to be accepted by the political ruling class in a democratic regime. In formulating good policies, Buddhist principles must be integrated as follows: Political parties use: The principle of Aparihaniyadhamma 7, Saraniya Dhamma 6, and 6 principles; political party leaders use the principle of Brahmavihara 4, 10 rules, Apayamukkha 6, Agati 4; the characteristic of persons representing political parties uses the principle of  devadhammas 2, Apayamukkha 6, Garavasadhamma 4, and  Trisikkha 3; political party policies use the principle of Iddhipada  4, Sanggha Vatthu 4, and Agati 4; the needs of the people use the principle of the Noble Eightfold Path, Sanggha Vatthu 4, Apayamukkha 6, Garavasadhamma 4.