THE INTEGRATION OF FIVE PRECEPTS AND SOLUTION TO POVERTY IN THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

For Thailand, poverty is economic deprivation, lack of education, lack of resources, lack of arable land, lack of union and political participation, lack of information, knowledge in occupation, lack of access to government services and assistance including having a high dependency burden.

Solving poverty problems by adopting the five precepts and the five principles that help solve problems from one's self leading to the development plan for the community, society, and the nation The Integration of the 5 Precepts and the 5 Dhamma Principles to solve the problem of poverty as follows: 1. Not to kill but being kind to each other, not harm each other will lead the living to safety, 2. Not to steal by right livelihood, (make a lawful and ethical living) is rejoicing in one's possessions in the world, coveting other people's things. and raise a career in a career that is not illegal and ethical. 3. Do not misconduct in sensual pleasures and sexual misconduct avoidance (not being sexual indulged). 4. Do not tell a lie but speak with truth (speak truthfully and act truthfully) 5 Not to drink alcoholic beverages but being mindful (Living in present moment). This does not cause wastage both property and time, which will cause negligence. The result of the integration of the 5 precepts and the 5 dhamma is to create harmony, to reduce conflict, to build wealth and to create safety in life and mind.