Parliament, “Minister Puangpetch” responded to a question asked by the Senators. Speeding up the issuance of smart card identification cards for monks. Used to confirm identity – check history, instruct the CSO to supervise monks’ behavior in accordance with the Dhamma and Vinaya – the law. If you see a wrongdoing, please notify the hotline 1374.

Mrs. Puangpetch Chunlaid, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, responded to a question asked by Pol. Lt. Gen. Sanit Mahathaworn, member of the Senate (Senator), in his capacity as the Commissioner for Religion, Morality, Ethics, Arts and Culture, on Asked to expedite the resolution of the problem of monks violating the Dhamma and Vinaya, saying that he would like to thank Police Lieutenant General Tasanit for his concern for Buddhism. The matter of Buddhism is a delicate matter. We have the Sangha Supreme Council to take care of the matters of the monks. and now making smart cards for monks To create a database for more than 280,000 monks, we are alrea
dy working on creating smart cards for more than 100,000 monks, which will be linked to the database with the Ministry of Interior. This will allow us to check whether each monk has ever been ordained. Have you ever been ordained anywhere? Have you ever worn or behaved like this before? in order to confirm the identity of the person

‘Before being ordained, there will be a process to check whether there is What is the objective? For example, some people are ordained to make vows. Some people are ordained during Buddhist Lent. Ordained to study Dharma studies Each person has different wishes for ordination, but that needs to be checked. Previous data history To check whether or not they have previously had a criminal record. Have you come to live in Buddhism? The Maha Thera Association previously passed a resolution in 2022 on the matter of instructing the Maha Thera Association to strictly screen before ordination. Including the drawing to take care of the monks and novices As the ruler Follow the Dharma and
Discipline. Principles of governance of the Synod They also inspected the monks. You are in good hands. If you see any behavior, you can stop it. Or if you want to investigate when there are complaints, an audit committee will be appointed. with the rulers in order of rank If found guilty, there will be punishment according to the rules and regulations,’ said the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Mrs. Puangpetch said that the National Office of Buddhism has joined with the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) to open the 1374 hotline to receive complaints and solve problems 24 hours a day. You can report any tips if you find monks doing this. Breaking the Dharma and Discipline We want the monks who come to be ordained to be in the teachings of the Dhamma and Vinaya. If a monk is found to have committed a crime, there must be a final investigation. If there is a criminal offense, there must be a punishment. and send it to the police for action

Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s
Office Discussing the promotion of Thailand as a world center for meditation training, he said that currently, Sai Mu tourism is being carried out. So that tourists can experience tourism in both cultural aspects. and Dhamma practice That is considered a beginning, but it is believed that Thailand is a Buddhist country. I am confident that if I drive forward this issue, I will be able to do it and not be defeated by any nation.

Source: Thai News Agency