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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 Affairs is commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to
                                                                                 is commissioned  by the  Ministry of Culture to

                                               The Department  of Religious A
 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 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 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 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.

                                                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.










                                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



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





                                fundamental unity between people.


                                  Religious Knowledge Management especially the standard teaching and intention of the founders


 fundamental unity between people.
 the 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.
                                  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 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, Buddh ism, Islam, Christianity, Brahmin - Hindu ism and Sikhism. The patronage
 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                       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
 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.                 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




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

 The Department of Religious Affairs hopes 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
 government.
                                                                    objectives
                                                                                  of
 the
 targeted
                                as
                                                     in
                                                             the
                                        targeted
                                                                                         the
 objectives
                                                                                                government.
 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
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