The concept of driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy into practice with a philosophy aimed at developing the quality of life in a holistic and balanced way

Abstract

This research is a qualitative research, which is conducted through philosophical methods, with the following objectives: 1) to study the concept of driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy from the perspective of moderate postmodern philosophy; and 2) to study the concept of the philosophy of sufficiency economy driven intervention into practice, with the goal of developing the quality of life in a holistic and balanced way.

The results of the research were as follows:

1. The drive of the philosophy of sufficiency economy in the postmodern philosophy focused on answering the question "How humans should live in order to be happy" by proposing ideas to lay the foundation for driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy in the paradigm of postmodern philosophy that leads to balanced, stable and sustainable happiness, namely 1) driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy through mechanisms that promote people's needs; 2) effort to propel the philosophy of sufficiency economy through the people's participation mechanism; and 3) driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy through the mechanism based on Thai identity and diversity in Thai culture.
2. The concept of the philosophy of sufficiency economy-driven intervention into practice with a philosophy that aims to develop the quality of life in a holistic and balanced way was found to be an ethical approach. Both the process and the outcome are important. The process is a matter of unbiased intention, grasping the situation with wisdom, and foreseeing the result of actions taken. And for the outcome, is the value goal for the doer, stakeholders, and work results. These three components are also part of the process of developing the quality of life.

The concept of driving the philosophy of sufficiency economy into practice is systematic policy implementation, which is divided into two levels: 1) policy implementation at the macro level, and 2) policy implementation at the micro level. In order to promote the action at the local level, there must be a concrete action plan that is (1) aligned with the needs of the people in the area; (2) establishes a participatory process with deverse sectors; and (3) applies it based on the socio-geography is required.