AN APPLICATION OF THE 4 PRINCPLES OF SANGAHAVATTHU IN RESCUING THE DISASTER VICTIMS BY THE ROI ET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ROI ET MUNICIPALITY, ROI ET PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to explore the application of Sanghavatthu's four principles aiding disaster victims connected to the Roi Et Provincial Chamber of Commerce. 2) to comparative results of the application of the 4 principles of Sanghawatthu in helping disaster victims according to variables such as gender, age, educational attainment, and profession. 3) To provide suggestions about utilizing Sanghavatthu's four principles in helping disaster victims associated with the Roi Et Provincial Chamber of Commerce. The participants were residents aged 18 and over of Roi Et city, totaling 379 individuals. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. Analyses were conducted using statistical programs, focusing on percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

            The results found that: 1) Overall, the deployment of Sanghavatthu's principles among disaster victims of the Roi Et chamber of commerce was highly effective. This efficacy remained high across all aspects: charity (generosity), piyavaja (soft and kind words), atthachariya (making oneself useful), and samanatta (equality). 2) The effectiveness of these principles didn't significantly vary when participants' gender, age, education level, and profession were considered. 3) Recommendations for applying Sanghavatthu's principles include: fostering a spirit of volunteerism amongst officials when coordinating aid, encouraging officials to provide comforting words to victims, promoting a passionate commitment to optimal assistance to victims, and emphasizing equal treatment amongst everyone involved.