Guidelines for Solving Crime Problems through Buddhist Peaceful Means
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The aim of the research article was to propose guidelines for solving crime problems using crime prevention theories. Crime is the biggest problem in Thai society, especially online crime, which is becoming more serious and causing more and more victims. This is the result of rapid development of technology. Other types of crime, such as crimes against life, physical body, and sexuality, property crimes, and drug crimes, continue to be a problem. To minimize crime effectively and sustainably, the Buddhadhamma should be used to solve problems while integrating it with crime prevention theories. Ariyasacca (the four noble truths) should be applied to find the causes of crime and propose solutions according to the Eightfold Path. This includes the process of preventing someone from committing a crime, such as observing the five precepts, having hiri (moral shame) and ottappa (moral dread) to prevent someone from committing an offense. As a result, society will be in order while enforcing criminal laws to apprehend offenders, enabling peace in families, communities, and societies in accordance with Buddhist ways.
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