AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE ROLE OF MONKS AND THE DEVELOPMEN OF THAI GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLE OF TOSAPHITHARATHAMMA

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were 1) to study the roles of the monks in the administration of the Buddha era until the present, 2) to study the Thai government, and 3) to analyze the roles of the monks and the development of Thai government in modern times according to the Dasaphitharajdhamma principles. This research is a documented research study.

        The results showed that 1.The role of the monks in relation to good governance must be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Sangha Sangha and the Sangha according to the Discipline The role of the monks in government must have a statute as the supreme law, that is, the Dhamma Vinaya as the core. and governed by the principles of equality, liberty, and fairness The decision-making power belongs to the public. 2.Concepts of Dhammaracha and Devaracha It was adapted from the end of the Sukhothai period to the Ayutthaya period, Thonburi and Rattanakosin periods. These two political ideas Has been adapted to suit the democratic system of Thailand in the modern era. until both political ideologies has become a political culture in Thailand Which has been transmitted, cultivated both directly and indirectly inherited from each other Until the person accepts and adheres to as a guideline for the political practice of that society. 3.The role of monks and the development of Thai government in the modern era according to the Dasaphitharajdhamma principles manifested in the form of doctrines who want leaders, rulers, executives, politicians, those under their command and general public He used ten principles of Dasaphitha Rajadhamma to develop himself physically, verbally and mentally.