Innovation and Social Network from Tambon Public Training Unit Process of Thai Sangha

Abstract

This Article is the part of the study of "The Buddhist Well-Being Promotion of Tambon Public Training Unit in Thai Society". The objectives of this study were 1) to develop social innovation approach for Tambon public training unit of Thai sangha. And 2) to study of a build of the network cooperation between government agencies, private sector, society and the mechanism of Tambon public training unit of Thai sangha. This research used qualitative research and action research methods to processes enabled methodical data collection and data analysis in accordance with the study goals. Research findings indicated that first, three elements of social innovations were; social networking innovation, innovation of Buddhist well-being tools and the third element involved innovative Buddhist well-being policies. Second, the development on network of cooperation was introduced to the Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand and to the National Office of Buddhism. So, they understood the principles and formally acknowledged the push for development of Tambon public training unit. Therefore, supporting networks for operational mechanisms at both national and local levels were created.