Peaceful Innovation for Removal of Air Pollution from Cremation

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Mechai Pattarapremcharoen
Phra Rajapariyatkavī
Khantong Wattanapradith

Abstract

This research article aims to present peaceful innovation for participation in social responsibility, in case of solving pollution problems from the cremation of Prayurawongsawas Woraviharn Temple. The research methodology use participatory action research (PAR) consisting of 1) planning phase 2) process phase 3) follow-up phase and 4)  evaluation phase using an in-depth interview tool with 14 key informants, Group discussions  with stakeholders, Public forum arrangement and expanding knowledge to the community  The study indicated that pollution management from cremation requires innovation and  technology to be involved as a tool for improving pollution problems and creating  participation. The main process will been driving with the 5  principles 1) creating awareness of  problems together for stakeholders 2) creating awareness for those involved in the temple  and expanding to the general public in society 3) create form and method of use of Wimutti substance, reducing pollution from cremation together 4) Creating a guideline to prevent  pollution from sustainable cremation with cooperation 5) Promote, disseminate and expand the results of solving pollution problems from cremation to monks. The result of the process of causing initiative idea (Innovation) Government involvement (Government concerning) Knowledge of stakeholders (Educating) Awareness of problems for all parties (Awareness) with peaceful communication (Peaceful communication) and Public mind.

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Pattarapremcharoen, M., Phra Rajapariyatkavī, & Wattanapradith , K. . (2019). Peaceful Innovation for Removal of Air Pollution from Cremation. Journal of MCU Peace Studies, 7(sup), 79–90. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal-peace/article/view/170732
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