The Integration of Four Principles of Sangahavatthu with Public Participation in Management of the Projects by Muang Suang District Municipality, Roi Et Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: (1) study the integration of the Four Bases of Social Solidarity (Sangahavatthu 4) in public participation regarding project implementation in Mueang Suang Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Suang District, Roi Et Province; (2) compare opinions on the integration of Sangahavatthu 4 based on demographic characteristics; and (3) propose guidelines for integrating Sangahavatthu 4 to promote public participation in project implementation. The sample group consisted of 367 individuals aged 18 years and above. The research instrument was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, with content validity ranging from 0.67 to 1.00 and an overall reliability coefficient of 0.95.

          The research results found that:

1) The overall and aspect-specific integration of Sangahavatthu 4 in public participation was at a high level. Ranked by mean score from highest to lowest were: empowerment, information provision, consultation, cooperation, and active engagement, 2) The comparison of opinions indicated no statistically significant differences based on gender. However, age showed significant differences in the empowerment aspect. Education level and occupation revealed statistically significant differences at the .05 level in the aspects of consultation, active engagement, cooperation, and empowerment, 3) Recommendations for integrating Sangahavatthu 4 include: (1) Information provision: Municipalities should provide clear and easily accessible information to the public. (2) Consultation: Create spaces for the public to suggest and consult on development projects. (3) Active engagement: Encourage participation in public forums and community meetings. (4) Cooperation: Promote public involvement in decision-making and project monitoring. (5) Empowerment: Support the public in expressing concerns and monitoring government actions, while fostering awareness of citizens’ rights and responsibilities, particularly in local elections.