LESSON LEARNED FROM THE RESEARCH AREA: STRENGTHENING SOCIAL NETWORK TO RECLUSE RISK FACTORS ACCORDING TO BUDDHISM IN KLONG KRATHING COMMUNITY, SAMUT SONGKRAM PROVINCE

Abstract

This article aims to study the approaches and mechanisms of strengthening social networks to reduce risk factors according to Buddhism in Klong Krathing Community, Samut Songkram Province. Using a qualitative study method. Study from the document related research field observation and a specific interview in the research area. And presented in an essay format.

The results of the research found that Strengthening social networks to reduce risk factors according to Buddhism in Klong Krathing Community, Samut Songkram Province is an action under the concept of the power of the spirit of "Ban-Temple-School-Community-Government" as a mechanism to drive the campaign together with monks who are leaders of the faith community, such as the case of Intharam Temple that campaigned through Buddhist activities. Buddhist precepts day and participation in the 5 Precepts Village Project, using activities and campaigns to pass the precept criteria and religious ethical. To cooperate with the community in the supervision of children closely. Including various mechanisms, Both the government and the police in tackling the sale of alcohol and smoking to youth in establishments. Public health agency and Tambon Health Promoting Hospital provided knowledge in temples, schools and communities regarding the danger of alcohol drinking and smoking.  After that, the community (Ban, Temple, School) came to help campaign to promote awareness and awareness of the importance of educating. risk factors according to the Buddhism in Klong Krating community, Samut Songkhram Province.