MANAGEMENT OF WATER FOR AGRICULTURE ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PASAK SUBDISTRICT. MUEANG DISTRICT. LAMPHUN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1. to study the level of opinions about 
water management for agriculture of Pa Sak Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun 
Province; Sak. Muang District. Lamphun Province. classified by personal factors. 2. To 
study and compare opinions on water management for agriculture of Pa Sak Sub-district 
Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun Province. classified by personal factors. Muang 
District. Lamphun Province. This study used a sample group of 223 farmers who use 
water for agriculture. In-depth interviews were conducted with key informants. A total 
of 12 photographs or people.The research results found that 1. The level of opinions 
about water management for agriculture of Pa Sak Sub-district Municipality. Mueang 
District. Lamphun Province. it was found that the level of water management for 
agriculture according to the 5 Chakkattiwatra principles of Pa Sak Sub-district 
Municipality. Mueang District. Lamphun Province as shown included at a high level 2. 
Comparison of opinions on water management for agriculture of Pa Sak Sub-district 
Municipality. Muang District. Lamphun Province. In terms of gender. there are different 
opinions. so the assumptions are accepted. As for other aspects. they have the same 
opinions. so they reject the hypothesis. 3. Guidelines for water management for agriculture according to Buddhist principles of Pa Sak Subdistrict Municipality. Muang 
District. Lamphun Province. starting from community leaders. and water user groups 
and agencies directly responsible must focus on strategic policy formulation can be 
integrated from upstream. midstream to downstream And collecting data into the 
agricultural economy. Establishment of a group of water users for agriculture. Creating 
understanding among members of the water user group to have participation by 
creating rules that use the principles taught by the Buddha in large numbers to restrain 
the use of the ruler's power. which is the principle to create Unity. with the suggestion 
that the municipality should ask the opinions of the members. Regarding the need for 
water management. Promote the organization of local traditions related to the 
maintenance of water resources continuously. educate members about water 
management. have a joint water management plan between members. And the 
municipality should have a clear water management plan and implement it efficiently.