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Foreword by Director General
Foreword by Director General
Message
Foreword by Director General Foreword by Director General Foreword by Director General Foreword by Director General
Foreword for the Second Edition
from
Permanent Secretary of Culture
Department
Department
Department Department Department

The Department of Religious A
is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to
The Department of Religious Affairs is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to

The Department of Religious Affairs is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to

The Department of Religious Affairs is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to The Department of Religious A airs is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to

The Department of Religious A

In Thailand, five religions namely Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Brahminism - Hinduism

publish a book that illuminates religions to the public with the intention of giving a bette r und erstanding

publish a book that illuminates religions to the public with the intention of giving a better understanding

publish a book that illuminates religions to the public with the intention of giving a better understanding

publish a book that illuminates religions to the public with the intention of giving a better understanding publish a book that illuminate s religions to the public with the intention of giving a bette r und erstanding In Thailand, five religions namely Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmanism- publish a book that illuminates religions to the public with the intention of giving a better understanding

and Sikhism, are patronized by the government units and Department of Religious Affairs

to people of their own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions.

to people of their own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions.
to people of their own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions.
to people of their own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions. to people of their Hinduism and Sikhism, are patronized by the government units and Department of Religious to people of their own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions.
own religion, and at the same time, encouraging awareness of other religions.

has been assigned the task to manage and encourage those mentioned one.

Furthermore, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and understand

Furthermore, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and understand the

Furthermore, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and und erstand the

Furthermore, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and understand the Furthermo re, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and und erstand the Affairs has been assigned the task to manage and encourage those mentioned one. Religious Furthermore, it aims to be a book of knowledge for foreigners to realize and understand the

fundamental unity between people.

Religious Knowledge Management especially the standard teaching and intention of the founders
the fundamental unity between people.
fundamental unity between people.

fundamental unity between people. fundamental unity between people. Knowledge Management especially fundamental unity between people.the standard teaching and intention of the founders is our

It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious is our policy on religious patronage. policy on religious patronage.
It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious
It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious

It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious It is clearly seen that Thailand is a country with a wide-range of freedom in religious
worship. Yet, in this religious diversity, there is an implicit understanding to respect individual rights

worship. Yet, in this religious diversity, there is an implicit understanding to respect individual rights
worship. Yet, in this religious diversity, the re is an implicit understanding to respect individual rights

worship. Yet, in this religious diversity, there is an implicit understanding to respect individual rights worsh As for; the first edition has been completely vanished but it is still required ts As for; the first edition has been completely vanished but it is still required worship. Yet, in this religious diversity, there is an implicit understanding to respect individual rights

ip. Yet, in this religious diversity, the re is an implicit understanding to respect individual righ
and duties, so that people can live together peacefully. Fundamentally, His Majesty the King is
by devotees so second edition is required to reproduce. We do hope that this book will be

and duties, so that people can live together peacefull y. Fundamentall y, His Majesty the King is the
and duties, so that people can live together peacefully. Fundamentally, His Majesty the King is the

and duties, so that people can live together peacefully. Fundamentally, His Majesty the King is the and duties, so that people can live together peacefull y. Fundamentall by devotees so second edition is required to reproduce. We do hope that this book will be and duties, so that people can live together peacefully. Fundamentally, His Majesty the King is the

y, His Majesty the King is the
the center of the Thai people’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered.
center of the Thai people’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered.

useful for devotees and others.
center of the Thai people ’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered.

center of the Thai people’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered. center of the useful for devotees and others. center of the Thai people’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered.
Thai people ’s heart, and under his royal patronage, every religion is equally fostered.
Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply gratified and appreciative and always pay him
Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply
and appreciative and always pay him the
Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply
and appreciative and always pay him the
Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply and appreciative and always pay him the Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply and appreciative and always pay him the and appreciative and always pay him the Therefore, adherents to each religion are deeply
the deepest respect.
deepest respect.
deepest respect.
deepest respect. deepest respect. deepest respect.
The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of
The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of
The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of
The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of The book on “Religions in the Kingdom of Thailand” contains the history of
different religions as they have been established and flourished in Thailand. All have had

di erent religions as the y have bee n established and

in Thailand. All have had

in Thailand. All have had
different religions as they have been established and

in Thailand. All have had

in Thailand. All have had

different religions as they have been established and di erent religions as the y have bee n established and in Thailand. All have had di erent religions as they have been established and
(Mr.Kittiphan Phansuwan)

the support of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions that are officially

the support of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions that are

the suppor t of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions tha t are

the support of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions that are the suppor t of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions tha t are (Mr.Kittiphan Phansuwan)

the support of the Thai kings in every period, especially the main religions that are
Director General of Religious Affairs

registered, namely, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity,
Brahmin - Hinduism and Sikhism. The patronage

registered, namely, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hinduism and Sikhism. The patronage
registered, namely, Buddh ism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hindu ism and Sikhism. The patronage

registered, namely, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hinduism and Sikhism. The patronage registered, namely, Buddh ism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hindu ism and Sikhism. The patronage Director General of registered, namely, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hinduism and Sikhism. The patronage
Religious Affairs

extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional
extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional
extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional
extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional extends to the doctrines, practices, sacred buildings, holy objects, religious ceremonies, traditional
laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about
laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about
laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about
laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about laws and important religious days. The royal support fostered awareness and information about
each others’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make
each others’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make
each others ’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make
each others’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make each others ’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make each others’ religions; they believed that if their religious philosophy was followed, it would make
good citizens of all, and for a more unified country. In addition, His Majesty the King has put
good citizens of all, and for a more
country. In addition, His Majesty the King has put for-
countr y. In addition, His Majesty the King has put for-
good citizens of all, and for a more
good citizens of all, and for a more country. In addition, His Majesty the King has put for- good citizens of all, and for a more countr y. In addition, His Majesty the King has put for- His Majesty the King has put for- country. In addition, good citizens of all, and for a more
forward his own principle of ‘Sufficiency Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine.

Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine.
ward his own principle of
ward his own principle of
Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine.
ward his own principle of Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine. ward his own principle of Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine. Economy’ which is coherent with every religious doctrine. ward his own principle of

It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of ‘Sufficiency Economy,’ and ultimately will

It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of
It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of
Economy,’ and ultimately will
Economy,’ and ultimately will
It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of Economy,’ and ultimately will It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of Economy,’ and ultimately will

bring sustainable benefits to the country in the future. Economy,’ and ultimately will It encourages the Thai people to apply the practice of
The Ministry of Culture hopes that this book will be useful to all people, as targeted
The Department of Religious Affairs hopes that this book will be useful to all people,

The Depa rtment of Religious A airs hope s that this book will be useful to all people,

in the objectives of the government. The Depa rtment of Religious A airs hope s that this book will be useful to all people,
The Department of Religious Affairs hopes that this book will be useful to all people,
targeted
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as as targeted in in the objectives of of the government. as targeted in the objectives of the government. The Department of Religious A airs hopes that this book will be useful to all people,
government. the of objectives the in targeted as
(Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
(Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
(Mr. Kitsayapong Siri) (Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
(Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
Permanent Secretary of Culture (Mr. Kitsayapong Siri)
Director General, Department of Religious Affairs
Director General, Department of Religious A
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