Role of Buddhism in Political and Governance Development of Thailand in the Sukhothai period

Abstract

Buddhism is not a monarchy, not an organization with direct power and role in the administration of the state or the nation. A person or organization that having powers and roles in the administration of that state or country including the monarch or monarch in an absolute monarchy or a government in a democratic regime Using Buddhism - Religion It was the center of belief and unity of the people in the Sukhothai period, so it was possible very well. Moreover, the ruling king treated him as a good example as a "father" and a true "Thammaraja". Although later the role of the king was changed to "Thewaracha", he was also a "Dharma Devaracha", a fictitious monarch who received the faith, respect and support of the people. The form of administration based on the concept of Buddhism, which has been passed on since the Sukhothai period until the present political and administrative era, is "Father and Child System" as the main concept for closer access to the people. that has been integrated with time be used to suit the era in today's Thai society. That system is "populism", which is similar to "Father and son system" because they are the same in principle and concept. They differ only in methods and procedures.