Political Participation of Sangha in Thai Society

Abstract

The purpose of research were to study Political participation of the Sangha in Thai society. And the study of the discipline. The ecclesiastical law. Sangha Association and rules related to political participation of the Sangha. The sample covers the whole kingdom of the North East South Central region and Bangkok, a total of 5 regions using a sample of 300 and 1500 series for data analysis that the study sample consisted of the Leading Buddhist monks, Sangha and population which live near by the Sangha Community. The research tool was a questionnaire . The research was conducted inadequate analysis using EXCEL 2007 program to find the frequency, the mean and the standard deviation. The results were as follows. The Leading Buddhist monks, Sangha and the people are of the opinion that monastic institutions should not become involved in politics. Because politics is not business disciplines. But can the political initiative such as the promotion of a democratic government with the King as Head of State. And educate the public about the Democratic primary.